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Ixmiquilpan
Go for one night if you want hot springs and the monastery murals; skip the long trip if you only have a spare day from Mexico City.
Ixmiquilpan sits in Hidalgo's Mezquital valley, about 2 hours by bus from Pachuca and 164 km from Mexico City. Its 16th-century Augustinian monastery holds murals painted by Otomi artists, and the surrounding valley has hot mineral springs feeding spas and water parks. Most travellers come for a weekend of pools, or stop on the Pachuca–Tula corridor. Two nights covers the town and one water park; one night is enough for the monastery and plaza alone.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MXN
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season), late Jan festival weekend if you dislike crowds
- Airports
- MEX · NLU
- Nights
- 1–2
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 Ixmiquilpan, 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
- SafetyIxmiquilpan is a small town and the centre is calm by day and early evening.
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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.
- AirportMEX Mexico City Benito Juárez (About 2.5–3 h by road to Ixmiquilpan; no direct rail link.).
- Getting aroundThe centre is small enough to walk: plaza, monastery, chapel and market are within about 15 minutes on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or agua fresca at the plazaM$25–60
- Street or quick mealPlate of tacos or a comida corridaM$80–180
- BeerBeer at a barM$40–70
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within townAgree the fare first.M$50–100
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekM$200–400
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per personMX$250 (≈ US$14)
- Mid-range bedSmall hotel double room, a night, per roomMX$1,100 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedSmall hotel double room, a night, per roomMX$2,200 (≈ US$120)
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
- MEX Mexico City Benito Juárez (About 2.5–3 h by road to Ixmiquilpan; no direct rail link.) · NLU Felipe Ángeles (Santa Lucía) (Closer to the northbound highway; check current bus connections.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid*
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
May
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Dec
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jan, Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Ixmiquilpan: 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
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
2 rd
Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
2 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3 rd
Apr
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
13 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
13 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
3 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°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 centre is small enough to walk: plaza, monastery, chapel and market are within about 15 minutes on foot. Taxis from the Plaza Juárez sitio are the practical way to reach water parks and caves outside town; agree the fare before you get in. Buses from the terminal on Av. Insurgentes cover Pachuca, Actopan and Tula.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Grutas de Tolantongo
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Taxi or tour from Ixmiquilpan, about 1 h 30 min
Caves plus hot-spring pools on a terrace; entry around M$150 (check).
Xoxafi adventure park
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Taxi or own car toward Santiago de Anaya
Zip lines, caving and the cable bike; book ahead and check age limits.
Actopan
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus or car on the Pachuca highway, about 40 min
Another Augustinian monastery with a large open chapel.
Pachuca
overnightDoor to door: About 2 h 15 min
Ovnibus or similar from the terminal, about 2 h
State capital with museums and a football stadium; better as a base than a day trip.
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 Histórico
Around Plaza Juárez and the monastery; walkable to the market and most restaurants.
Barrio El Carmen
Quieter streets near the Capilla del Carmen; several small hotels and a short walk to the centre.
Highway corridor (Carr. México–Laredo)
Water parks and larger hotels with parking; you will need a taxi for the centre.
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
| Small hotel double room1 × 1 night × MX$1,100 | MX$1,100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MX$1,200 | MX$2,400 |
| Bus Pachuca → Ixmiquilpan, one way2 × MX$150 · check | MX$300 |
| Water park entry, one day2 × MX$250 · check | MX$500 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × MX$250 | MX$500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MX$480 |
| Trip total≈ MX$2,640 per person per day, bed included | MX$5,280≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in pesos; long-distance buses and park tickets excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or agua fresca at the plaza | M$25–60 |
| Plate of tacos or a comida corrida | M$80–180 |
| Beer at a bar | M$40–70 |
| Taxi within townAgree the fare first. | M$50–100 |
| Bus Ixmiquilpan → Pachuca | M$80–200 (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | M$200–400 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Some water parks close pools or whole sections on weekdays; call ahead or check the park's own page.
- Cave and adventure activities at Xoxafi and Tolantongo require booking and are not suitable for young children or anyone with mobility limits.
- Summer afternoons bring heavy rain and slick roads on the highway; drive the cuota where possible.
- Not all small hotels take cards; carry pesos for deposits and extras.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies
- 911
- Tourist assistance (SECTUR)
- 078
- Green Angels roadside help
- 078
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Emergency
- All emergencies911
- Tourist assistance078
Embassy
No embassy in Ixmiquilpan; the US, UK and Canadian embassies are in Mexico City (check addresses).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Pachuca → Ixmiquilpan: M$80–200, about 2 h (check)
- Taxi in town: M$50–100
- Water park entry: from about M$170–650 depending on park (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dees-KOOL-peh)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN-toh KWES-tah)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-doh pah-GAR kon tar-HEH-tah)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the toilet? (DON-deh es-TAH el BAH-nyoh)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (lah KWEN-tah por fah-VOR)
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 Ixmiquilpan. 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: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season), late Jan festival weekend if you dislike crowds · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 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 MEX and NLU: last bus from Pachuca field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Plaza Juárez, the monastery and chapel, Mercado Morelos, the bus terminal.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs for the monastery, Museo de la Cultura Hñähñú and the main water parks.
- Rainy-season and festival-weekend fixtures so gates A–D can go green.