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JilotepecJilotepec de Molina Enríquez
Go for one night as a weekend outdoors stop from Mexico City: 2 h by bus, M$100, hills and climbing at Las Peñas. Skip if you want museums.
Jilotepec is a small Pueblos Mágicos town in the northwestern corner of Mexico State, about 2 h by bus from Mexico City's north terminal. The colonial centre is compact; the draw is the surrounding country — the Las Peñas climbing and hiking area, the Danxhó reservoir and the Canalejas forest. One night covers it. Two nights only if you climb or ride.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MXN
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jun–Sep (rain), late Jan–Feb Carnival weekend if you want quiet
- Airports
- MEX · NLU
- 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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- 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 Jilotepec, 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
- SafetySmall-town Mexico State: the centre is calm, but travel after dark is by taxi, not on foot on the highway edges.
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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 (Bus from Terminal Autobuses del Norte, about 2 h; allow 1 h from the airport to that terminal.).
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable in 15 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 atole at the marketM$25–50
- BeerBeer at a shop / in a restaurantM$25–45M$50–80
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi across the centrecheckM$50–100
- Metro or bus rideBus-station toiletM$6
- Budget bedBudget hotel double, a night, per roomMX$600 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel double, a night, per roomMX$800 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedBudget hotel double, 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
- MEX Mexico City Benito Juárez (Bus from Terminal Autobuses del Norte, about 2 h; allow 1 h from the airport to that terminal.) · NLU Felipe Ángeles (Santa Lucía) (Closer to the north side of the city; check onward bus connections before booking.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid*
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
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20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jul (17 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Jilotepec: 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
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
2 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
2 rd
Mar
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
3 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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14 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
14 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
3 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°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 walkable in 15 minutes end to end. For Las Peñas, Danxhó and the Canalejas forest you need a car, a taxi or a local tour; agree the return time and price before you set off. Buses from the Central de Autobuses reach Mexico City's Terminal Autobuses del Norte.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tula de Allende
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus or car south on MEX-57D
Toltec pyramids and the Atlantean columns; a half day.
San Juan del Río
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus or car north on MEX-57D
Colonial centre and opal shops; thin on sights for a full day.
Villa del Carbón
goDoor to door: About 1.5–2 h
Car or taxi via local roads
Market town in the hills; easier with your own car.
Door to door: About 2 h
Car or bus via MEX-57D
Big city with museums and markets; better as its own stop.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Car east around the north of Mexico City
Too far for a comfortable return day; go from Mexico City 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.
Centro (around Plaza Manuel Ávila Camacho)
Walk to the parish church, the museum and the market; most hotels are here.
Carretera / bus-station side
Practical for an early bus out; a taxi or 15–20 min walk to the plaza.
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
| Moderate hotel double1 × 1 night × MX$1,000 | MX$1,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MX$1,200 | MX$2,400 |
| Bus Mexico City → Jilotepec, one way2 × MX$100 · check | MX$200 |
| Taxi to Las Peñas and back1 × MX$400 · check | MX$400 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × MX$250 | MX$500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MX$450 |
| Trip total≈ MX$2,475 per person per day, bed included | MX$4,950≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in pesos; long-distance buses excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or atole at the market | M$25–50 |
| Plate of enchiladas or barbacoa at the tianguis | M$60–120 |
| Beer at a shop / in a restaurant | M$25–45 / M$50–80 |
| Bus Mexico City (Autobuses del Norte) → Jilotepeccheck | M$100 |
| Bus-station toilet | M$6 |
| Taxi across the centrecheck | M$50–100 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Sights outside town have no reliable public transport: arrange the return leg before you leave.
- Afternoon market stalls close early; go in the morning.
- Summer afternoons bring heavy rain and slick trails on the climbing routes.
- Bus-station toilets charge a small fee (about M$6).
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies
- 911
- Tourist assistance (SECTUR)
- 078
- Green Angels roadside help
- 078
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JilotepecJilotepec de Molina Enríquez
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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 embassies in Jilotepec; the US, UK, Canadian and other embassies are in Mexico City.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Mexico City → Jilotepec: about M$100, about 2 h (check)
- Taxi centre → Las Peñas: agree the price first; roughly M$150–250 each way (check)
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 de autobuses? — Where is the bus station? (DON-deh es-TAH lah sen-TRAL deh ow-toh-BOO-ses)
- Quiero ir a Las Peñas — I want to go to Las Peñas (KYEH-roh eer ah las PEN-yas)
- ¿Es seguro caminar por ahí? — Is it safe to walk there? (es seh-GOO-roh kah-mee-NAR por ah-EE)
- Sin picante, por favor — No spicy, please (seen pee-KAN-teh por fah-VOR)
Show the driver the address in Spanish; street names repeat across the municipality.
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 Jilotepec. 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 (rain), late Jan–Feb Carnival weekend if you want quiet · 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
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares