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Voykit pocket guide · Mexico
Juquila
Santa Catarina Juquila
Visit Juquila only for the Virgen de Juquila pilgrimage (Dec 8) or a quick stop; 1 day enough, otherwise skip.
Juquila is a small Oaxacan town famous for the Virgen de Juquila sanctuary. Pilgrims flock here, especially around the December feast. The town itself offers limited sights, so a half‑day to a full day suffices unless you attend the festival.
- Country
- Mexico
- Local name
- Santa Catarina Juquila
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (dry season, cooler)
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (rainy, road closures possible)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- MXN
- Money
- Currency is the Mexican peso (MXN, $). Cards work in hotels, chains and many restaurants; markets, street food, small shops and colectivos are cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget MXN 500–800 excl. bed · Mid MXN 800–1,200 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telcel has the widest coverage; AT&T and Movistar are cheaper in cities. SIMs sell at OXXO shops and phone stores; registration with an ID may be requested — check.
- Emergency
- Police 911 · Tourist assistance 078
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 127 V · 60 Hz · US plugs fit; many older sockets have no earth pin.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10–15%; check the bill for an included 'servicio'.; Bars: MXN 10–20 per drink or 10%.; Petrol station attendants: MXN 10–20; more for windscreen and tyres.; Guides and drivers: 10% or MXN 200–400 a day.; Supermarket baggers (often older volunteers): MXN 5–10.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; garrafón (20-litre jugs) and filtered water in hotels.
- Toilets
- Put paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places; public toilets charge MXN 5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Tlayuda street food | M$150–200 |
| Coffee | M$50–80 |
| Taxi (short ride) | M$80–120 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PXM · Puerto Escondido Airport
- Closest airport, ~90 min taxi to Juquila
Typical fares
- PXM → Juquila taxi
- about M$150 one way (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Town is walkable; taxis and moto‑taxis available on demand.
See and do
Known for
- Virgen de Juquila sanctuary
- Pilgrimage festival Dec 8
- Local crafts and mezcal
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Escondido | Taxi from airport, 90 min on mountain road | ≈2 h total |
| Lagunas de Chacahua National Park | Taxi to Huatulco, then bus or tour | ≈3 h total |
Sleep
- Hotel San Pedro
- Basic rooms, $≈15 USD/night, central
- Hotel Juquila Plaza
- Modern, free Wi‑Fi, $≈15 USD/night
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisˈkulpe |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwanˈto ˈkwesta |
| Where is the sanctuary? | ¿Dónde está el santuario?ˈdonde esˈta el sanˈtuɾio |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; a kiss on the right cheek among friends; avoid: Skipping 'buenos días' when entering a shop
- Punctuality: Be on time for tours and buses; avoid: Expecting social events to start on time
- Talking: Warm small talk, family, food, football; avoid: Jokes about cartels, the wall or migration
- Churches: Covered shoulders, quiet; avoid: Photos during mass
- Dining: Say 'provecho' to other diners when leaving; avoid: Rushing the waiter
Scams and watch-outs
- Roads are twisty mountain routes; allow extra travel time from Puerto Escondido.
- Peak pilgrimage days bring crowds and higher taxi fares.
Generally safe; watch for traffic on mountain roads and keep valuables secure in crowded pilgrimage areas.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Juquila yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Virgen de Juquila sanctuary
- Pilgrimage festival Dec 8
- Local crafts and mezcal
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Juquila: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Juquila, revision 5297215 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5297215
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/juquila). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.