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Iguala
Spend one day in Iguala to see the historic cathedral, flag museum and town square; stay overnight only if you need a rest before a longer road trip.
Iguala is a small Guerrero city famous for its tamarind‑lined plaza and the Flag of the Three Guarantees museum. Its sights cluster around the centre and are reachable on foot, making a half‑day to full‑day visit sufficient. Public transport is limited, so plan a base elsewhere if you need more time.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MXN
- Best months
- Oct–May (dry, warm)
- avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season)
- Airport
- ACA
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Mexico ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Mexico's National Migration Institute (INM) or your nearest Mexican consulate; keep proof of your entry (stamp or digital record) until you leave.
- Mexico ↗Security advice differs by state: some governments advise against travel to parts of several states. Check your own government's advice for each region on your route.
- Mexico ↗Do not drink tap water; use bottled or filtered water and ice from reliable places.
- Mexico ↗Foreign visitors to Quintana Roo (Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Bacalar, Holbox) pay the state VISITAX online at visitax.gob.mx only; lookalike sites add fees.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Iguala911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Iguala, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Mexican peso (MXN, $).Mexico-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelcel has the widest coverage; AT&T and Movistar are cheaper in cities.Mexico-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; garrafón (20-litre jugs) and filtered water in hotels.Mexico-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurants: 10–15%; check the bill for an included 'servicio'.Mexico-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 127 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Mexico-wide
- SafetyIguala is generally safe for day visitors; stay clear of protests and keep valuables hidden, especially after dark.
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- RestroomsPut paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places; public toilets charge MXN 5–10 (≈ under US$1).Mexico-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 078 Tourist assistance
- Sundays & holidaysMost museums and many archaeological sites close on Mondays; banks close on public holidays.Mexico-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportACA General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (Acapulco) (≈115 km (71 mi) north‑east, about 2 h by highway).ACA General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (Acapulco) (≈71 mi (115 km) north‑east, about 2 h by highway).
- Getting aroundUrban combis cost MX$8 (≈ under US$1); two city bus routes MX$12 (≈ under US$1); taxis start at MX$30 (≈ US$2).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)MX$30–50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealTaco stand mealMX$40–80 (≈ US$3–5)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi start (city)MX$30 (≈ US$2)
- Metro or bus rideUrban bus ticketMX$12 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Flag museum)MX$30–50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personMX$250 (≈ US$14)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per roomMX$800 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per roomMX$1,200 (≈ US$65)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MX$300 (≈ US$17) · Mid MX$500 (≈ US$30) · High MX$800 (≈ US$45)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ACA General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (Acapulco) (≈115 km (71 mi) north‑east, about 2 h by highway)ACA General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (Acapulco) (≈71 mi (115 km) north‑east, about 2 h by highway)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Best
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
May
Best
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Oct–May. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Iguala: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Apr
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Urban combis cost MX$8; two city bus routes MX$12; taxis start at MX$30. Walkable centre; use combi for trips to nearby villages.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lagoon of Tuxpan
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Local combi or taxi north along Highway 95, about 30 km (19 mi), 45 minLocal combi or taxi north along Highway 95, about 19 mi (30 km), 45 min
Good for fishing or a quiet walk; bring a licence for fishing.
Taxco
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Bus from Iguala Central Terminal, 45 km (28 mi), ≈1 h 15 minBus from Iguala Central Terminal, 28 mi (45 km), ≈1 h 15 min
Silver‑town with colonial architecture; return same day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel White House
Mid‑range, central location, pool and wifi; MX$691 per night (2026 estimate).
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MX$300–450 (≈ US$17–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- MX$450–700 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- MX$700 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × MX$800 | MX$800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MX$500 | MX$1,000 |
| Combí ride (city centre to Tuxpan)2 × MX$30 · check | MX$60 |
| Bus Iguala → Taxco (round‑trip)2 × MX$120 · check | MX$240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MX$210 |
| Trip total≈ MX$1,155 per person per day, bed included | MX$2,310≈ US$130 |
2026 estimate in MXN; flights and long‑distance bus fares excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | MX$30–50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taco stand meal | MX$40–80 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Combo combi ride | MX$8–24 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Urban bus ticket | MX$12 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi start (city) | MX$30 (≈ US$2) |
| Museum entry (Flag museum) | MX$30–50 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Protests can occur; avoid demonstrations (check local news).
- Summer heat can exceed 40 °C (104 °F); stay hydrated.Summer heat can exceed 104 °F (40 °C); stay hydrated.
- Night taxis may not use meters; agree fare beforehand.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Tourist assistance
- 078
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Emergency
- Police911
- Tourist assistance078
Embassy
US consulate in Acapulco (check address); other embassies in Mexico City.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Combí centre → Tuxpan: ≈ MX$30, 45 min (check)
- Bus Iguala → Taxco: ≈ MX$120 round‑trip, 1 h 15 min each way (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (ˈɡɾasjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (ˈkwanto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (ˈdon̟de esˈta el ˈβaɲo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Iguala. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–May (dry, warm) · avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Hotel White House for late arrivals.
- Combine with a day trip to Taxco for a full‑day itinerary.
Sources
- officialWikidata – Iguala
- secondaryWikivoyage: Iguala, revision 5297200 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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