Major city · Mexico
Jalpa
Go for one night as a Zacatecas mining-town stop, not as a base: the centro is 20 minutes on foot and the sights are done in half a day.
Jalpa is a small colonial mining town in southern Zacatecas, founded in 1532 and once worked for gold, silver and tin. The draw is a compact centro of stone churches, a plaza and a hilltop Guadalupe sanctuary, plus a rare mineral, jalpaite, first identified here in 1858. It is a one-night stop between Aguascalientes and Zacatecas, not a destination in itself.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MXN
- Best months
- Oct–Apr (dry, mild days)
- avoid May–Jun (hot, dry), Jul–Sep (rain)
- Airports
- AGU · ZCL
- Nights
- 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.
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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
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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 Jalpa, 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
- SafetyJalpa is a quiet small town and the centro is calm by day.
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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 All emergencies · 078 Tourist assistance (SECTUR) · 078 Green Angels roadside help
- 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.
- AirportAGU Aguascalientes International (Nearest useful airport; about 1 h 30 min by road via MEX-70).
- Getting aroundThe centro is a flat grid and walking covers it in about 20 minutes end to end.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or soft drinkM$25–45
- BeerM$30–50
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Local taxi rideM$50–80
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekM$200–400
- Budget bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per roomMX$500 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per roomMX$700 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per roomMX$1,000 (≈ US$55)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MX$700 (≈ US$40) · 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 →
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
- AGU Aguascalientes International (Nearest useful airport; about 1 h 30 min by road via MEX-70) · ZCL Zacatecas International (About 2 h by road via MEX-54)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Feb
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: May–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Feb (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jalpa: 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
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
2 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
14 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
13 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2 rd
Dec
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°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
The centro is a flat grid and walking covers it in about 20 minutes end to end. Local taxis are small sedans and wait at the sitio beside Plaza Arechiga on Calle 20 Noviembre; ask hotel staff to call a radio taxi instead of hailing one. For the hilltop sanctuary you need a car or a taxi, and the last stretch is on foot.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Calvillo
goDoor to door: About 1 h
TL Premium shuttle toward Aguascalientes, or drive MEX-70
Guava town with a plaza and market; pairs with the Jalpa shuttle route.
Aguascalientes
goDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
TL Premium shuttle, about 90 min, or drive MEX-70
Buses leave roughly every 30 minutes from the Jalpa bus station.
Zacatecas
overnightDoor to door: About 2 h
Drive MEX-54
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep there.
Teúl
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Drive south on local roads
Check road conditions and daylight before setting out.
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.
Centro / Plaza Arechiga
Walk to the plaza, market and main church; the only area where you can leave the car parked.
Carretera Aguascalientes–Jalpa
Highway hotels with parking and on-site food; you need a taxi or car for the centro.
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
- M$500–900 excl. bed
- Mid
- M$900–1,600 excl. bed
- High
- M$1,600+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel double room1 × 1 night × MX$500 | MX$500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MX$700 | MX$1,400 |
| TL Premium shuttle Aguascalientes–Jalpa, one way2 × MX$300 · About 90 min, with a stop in Calvillo | MX$600 |
| Local taxi across town1 × MX$60 | MX$60 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × MX$250 | MX$500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MX$306 |
| Trip total≈ MX$1,683 per person per day, bed included | MX$3,366≈ US$190 |
Hotel Roma and Cactus Inn quote M$500–600 for a double
2026 estimate in pesos; long-distance buses and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or soft drink | M$25–45 |
| Comida corrida at lunch | M$90–150 |
| Birria or a plate of guisados | M$80–140 |
| Beer | M$30–50 |
| Local taxi ride | M$50–80 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | M$200–400 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The hilltop sanctuary is a climb: go early, carry water, and skip it in rain.
- Some churches close between services; check the door times locally.
- Small-town ATMs run out on weekends and holidays: bring cash from Aguascalientes or Zacatecas.
- Bus departures are punctual and stops are short: be at the station ahead of time.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies
- 911
- Tourist assistance (SECTUR)
- 078
- Green Angels roadside help
- 078
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- All emergencies911
- Tourist assistance078
- Green Angels roadside help078
Embassy
No embassies in Jalpa; the US, UK and Canadian embassies are in Mexico City, with consulates in Guadalajara and Monterrey.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- TL Premium Aguascalientes → Jalpa: about M$300, 90 min, stops in Calvillo
- Taxi across the centro: M$50–80
- Drive Zacatecas → Jalpa: about 2 h via MEX-54
Say or show
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN-toh KWES-tah)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (lah KWEN-tah por fah-VOR)
- ¿Dónde está la central camionera? — Where is the bus station? (DON-deh es-TAH lah sen-TRAL kah-myoh-NEH-rah)
- ¿Está lejos? — Is it far? (es-TAH LEH-hos)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-doh pah-GAR kon tar-HEH-tah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syahs)
Tipping: 10–15% in restaurants; MXN 20–50 for porters and helpers.
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 Jalpa. 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–Apr (dry, mild days) · avoid May–Jun (hot, dry), Jul–Sep (rain) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for AGU and ZCL: last bus and shuttle times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster with rescue anchors: Plaza Arechiga, Parroquia del Señor de Jalpa, Mercado Morelos, the bus station.
- Place pages with verified door times (the two parish churches, the hilltop sanctuary, Casa de Piedra) and eat pages with last orders.
- Rain and heat fixtures so the hill walk and the day trips can go green.