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Major city · Mexico

Agua Prieta

Spend one night in Agua Prieta; a day is enough for the main sights, but an overnight lets you explore the border market and local eateries.

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Agua Prieta is a border town in Sonora with a compact historic centre, a few museums and a lively food scene. Most attractions are within walking distance, so a half‑day to a full day covers the basics; add a night for a relaxed dinner and border‑crossing market visit.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
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Currency
MXN
Best months
Oct–Apr (dry, milder temps)
avoid Jun–Sep (heat up to 35 °C (95 °F), summer rains)
Airport
HMO
Nights
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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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Emergency numbers for Agua Prieta911 ▾
  • Police911
  • Tourist assistance078

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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 Agua Prieta, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

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

  • Coffee$30–$45 MXN (≈ US$2–3)
  • Street or quick mealFish taco$70–$110 MXN (≈ US$4–6)
  • Metro or bus rideLocal bus ticket$30–$50 MXN (≈ US$2–3)
  • Budget bedDormitory bed, a night, per personMX$300 (≈ US$17)
  • Mid-range bedStandard double room, a night, per roomMX$1,200 (≈ US$65)
  • High-end bedStandard double room, a night, per roomMX$1,800 (≈ US$100)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget MX$350 (≈ US$19) · 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.

border marketmaquiladora industryAgua Prieta II solar plant
Airports
HMO General Ignacio Pesqueira García International Airport (380 km (236 mi) by bus to Agua Prieta)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    15°C (59°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    35°C (95°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    35°C (95°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    16°C (61°F)

Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest Jun (35°C (95°F)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F) low), wettest Jul (8 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Agua Prieta: 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.

Jan

15°C (59°F)

−1°C (30°F)

2 rd

Feb

18°C (64°F)

0°C (32°F)

2 rd

Mar

24°C (75°F)

5°C (41°F)

3 rd

Apr

30°C (86°F)

10°C (50°F)

4 rd

May

33°C (91°F)

14°C (57°F)

5 rd

Jun

35°C (95°F)

18°C (64°F)

7 rd

Jul

35°C (95°F)

20°C (68°F)

8 rd

Aug

34°C (93°F)

20°C (68°F)

8 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

15°C (59°F)

6 rd

Oct

28°C (82°F)

10°C (50°F)

3 rd

Nov

22°C (72°F)

4°C (39°F)

2 rd

Dec

16°C (61°F)

−1°C (30°F)

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 town centre is walkable; taxis are available at the bus terminal. For trips to Hermosillo or Douglas, use Federal Highways 2/17 or local buses.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Douglas, Arizona (USA)

go

Door to door: ≈30 min round‑trip

Cross the border on foot or by taxi; 4.3 km (2.7 mi)

Check US customs hours before crossing.

Hermosillo

caution

Door to door: ≈7 h total

Bus from Estrella Blanca terminal, about 380 km (236 mi)

Long ride; consider overnight in Hermosillo instead.

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.

Maria Bonita Suites

Central, updated rooms, on‑site restaurant

Hotel Sonora Inn

Modern, pool, basic rooms

Hotel Plaza

Air‑conditioned, pool, gym

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$350–$500 MXN (≈ US$19–30) excl. bed
Mid
$500–$800 MXN (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
High
$800 (≈ US$45)+ MXN excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Standard double room1 × 1 night × MX$1,200MX$1,200
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MX$500MX$1,000
Bus to Hermosillo (round‑trip)2 × MX$800 · checkMX$1,600
Taxi within town (10 km)2 × MX$300 · checkMX$600
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeMX$440
Trip total≈ MX$2,420 per person per day, bed includedMX$4,840≈ US$300

Two‑person hotel room

2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Steak (500 g)$120–$180 MXN (≈ US$7–10)
Burrito$80–$120 MXN (≈ US$5–7)
Fish taco$70–$110 MXN (≈ US$4–6)
Coffee$30–$45 MXN (≈ US$2–3)
Local bus ticket$30–$50 MXN (≈ US$2–3)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Sonora has security alerts; stay in well‑lit areas, keep doors locked, and avoid night travel outside town.
  • U.S. State Department notes drug‑trade activity in Sonora; stay alert, avoid isolated areas after dark.
  • Bus stations have limited facilities; keep valuables close.

Emergency numbers

Police
911
Tourist assistance
078

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  • Tourist assistance078
  • Medical emergency065

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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 Agua Prieta. 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: Oct–Apr (dry, milder temps) · avoid Jun–Sep (heat up to 35 °C, summer rains) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Border‑crossing market visit after dinner
  2. Add a night for the solar plant visitor centre (opening hours to verify)
  3. Combine with a day trip to Hermosillo if flying onward

Meanwhile

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