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Major city · Mexico

Tlaltizapán

Go for one night, or as a half-day stop from Cuautla: the centro is 2 h of sights, and Las Estacas is the real reason to sleep over.

Weather
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Currency
MXN
Best months
Nov–Apr (dry, cooler)
avoid May–Jun (hottest), Sep (wettest)
Airports
MEX · CVJ
Nights
1
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Tlaltizapán is a small Morelos town with a 1535 Dominican monastery, Zapata's empty mausoleum and a Zapatista headquarters museum, all within a 5-minute walk of each other. The historic centre is quiet and walkable; the mineral springs at Las Estacas, 10 km north, are the main draw. Most travellers see it as a half-day from Cuautla or Cuernavaca, or sleep one night to swim.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Tlaltizapán, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeM$30–50 (≈ US$2–3)
  • Street or quick mealTacos or quesadillas at the marketM$20–40 (≈ US$2–3) each
  • BeerM$35–60 (≈ US$2–4)
  • Taxi, about 5 kmTaxi in townAgree the fare before you get in.M$60–100 (≈ US$4–6)
  • Metro or bus rideBus Cuernavaca–ZacatepeccheckAbout M$60 (≈ US$4)
  • Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per personMX$250 (≈ US$14)
  • Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per roomMX$1,000 (≈ US$55)
  • High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per roomMX$1,800 (≈ US$100)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget MX$600 (≈ US$35) · Mid MX$1,200 (≈ US$65) · High MX$2,200 (≈ US$120)

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 →

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.

Ex-Convento de San Miguel Arcángel (1535)Mausoleum of Emiliano ZapataEx Cuartel de Zapata museumLas Estacas mineral springsPueblo Mágico status
Airports
MEX Mexico City Benito Juárez (About 2 h 30 min by road via the Cuernavaca toll highway (check traffic)) · CVJ Cuernavaca (Small field, limited commercial service; check current routes)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Tlaltizapán: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

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Feb

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Mar

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Apr

34°C

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May

33°C

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Jun

31°C

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Jul

30°C

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Aug

30°C

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Sep

29°C

17°C

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Oct

30°C

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Nov

30°C

13°C

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Dec

30°C

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Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The centro is compact and flat: walk it. For Las Estacas, Balneario Los Sauces or the highway hotels, take a taxi — hotel desks call one, or find the sitio near Parque Central on Av. Mártires 13 de Agosto. Rideshare apps are rarely useful here.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Las Estacas

go

Door to door: About 20 min

Taxi or car north on the Tlaltizapán–Yautepec road, about 10 km

Mineral-spring pools, snorkelling and diving; camping, glamping and cabins. Go at opening.

Cuautla

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Taxi or local bus, about 20 km

Bigger town with Zapata's grave and more food and beds.

Cuernavaca

go

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min

Bus to Zacatepec, then onward bus or taxi

Colonial capital with museums and gardens; easy onward link to Mexico City.

Tepoztlán

caution

Door to door: About 1 h

Car or taxi via Cuautla and the toll road

Better as its own overnight than a return day trip.

Xochicalco

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Car or taxi via Miacatlán

UNESCO-listed hilltop ruins; go early, little shade.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Centro

Walk to the monastery, mausoleum and market; quiet at night, few beds.

Temilpa Nuevo / north edge

Highway-side hotels with pools and parking; 5–10 min by taxi to the centro.

Las Estacas area

Cabins and camping at the springs; book ahead for weekends.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
M$600–1,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
Mid
M$1,000–1,800 (≈ US$55–100) excl. bed
High
M$1,800 (≈ US$100)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Hotel double room1 × 1 night × MX$1,000MX$1,000
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MX$1,200MX$2,400
Las Estacas entry2 × MX$350 · checkMX$700
Balneario Los Sauces entry2 × MX$150MX$300
Taxi centro to Las Estacas, one way1 × MX$150 · checkMX$150
eSIM, about a week of data2 × MX$250MX$500
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeMX$505
Trip total≈ MX$2,778 per person per day, bed includedMX$5,555≈ US$350

2026 estimate in pesos; long-distance buses and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

CoffeeM$30–50 (≈ US$2–3)
Tacos or quesadillas at the marketM$20–40 (≈ US$2–3) each
Pozole or a set lunchM$120–250 (≈ US$7–14)
BeerM$35–60 (≈ US$2–4)
Taxi in townAgree the fare before you get in.M$60–100 (≈ US$4–6)
Bus Cuernavaca–ZacatepeccheckAbout M$60 (≈ US$4)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Tlaltizapán is a quiet small town; the main risks are heat, unlit rural roads at night and cash-only vendors. Use 911 for anything urgent, 078 for tourist help.
  • Summer heat and humidity: carry water, plan sights before noon.
  • Some sights close for a long midday break (the mausoleum is 08:00–14:00 and 16:00–18:00).
  • Las Estacas and Balneario Los Sauces are busiest at weekends and holidays: arrive at opening.
  • Highway-side hotels can be noisy at night; ask for a room away from the road.
  • Bring cash: small vendors and taxis may not take cards.

Emergency numbers

All emergencies
911
Tourist assistance (national)
078
Green Angels roadside help
078

Pocket card

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My bed tonight

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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please

Emergency

  • All emergencies911
  • Tourist assistance078

Embassy

No embassy in town; the US, UK and Canadian embassies are in Mexico City, with consular agencies in Cuernavaca (check current services).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Taxi centro → Las Estacas: about M$150 (≈ US$9), 20 min (check)
  • Bus Cuernavaca → Zacatepec: about M$60 (≈ US$4), 40 min (check)
  • Balneario Los Sauces entry: M$150 (≈ US$9)

Say or show

  • ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN-to KWES-ta)
  • La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (la KWEN-ta por fa-VOR)
  • ¿Dónde está el sitio de taxis? — Where is the taxi stand? (DON-de es-TA el SEE-tyo de TAK-sees)
  • Quiero dos boletos — I would like two tickets (KYE-ro dos bo-LE-tos)
  • ¿Está lejos? — Is it far? (es-TA LE-hos)
  • Gracias — Thank you (GRA-syas)

Carry small peso notes for taxis and market stalls.

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 Tlaltizapán. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Nov–Apr (dry, cooler) · avoid May–Jun (hottest), Sep (wettest) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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