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Huasca de Ocampo
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Huasca de Ocampo; 90 min drive north of Mexico City, explore basalt prisms, colonial church and gnome museum.
Huasca de Ocampo is a small magical‑town in Hidalgo, 90 min by car from Mexico City. Its main draws are the basaltic prisms of Santa María Regla, the Museo de los Duendes, and the 16th‑century Parroquia de San Juan Bautista. A day is enough to see the sights, hike the waterfalls and enjoy a local meal; an extra night lets you stay in a tree‑house or a modest hotel.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- MXN
- Best months
- Oct–Apr (dry, mild)
- avoid May–Sep (rainy, hotter)
- Airport
- MEX
- Nights
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- 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 Huasca de Ocampo, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; stay aware of traffic on highway MEX 105 and keep valuables secure in taxis.
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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 police · 078 Tourist assistance
- 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 International Airport (about 90 min by car to Huasca de Ocampo).
- Getting aroundTaxi from Mexico City (≈M$1000) or local taxi; walking within town is easy.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)M$30–50
- Street or quick mealTaco plateM$40–80
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (short ride within town)M$30–60
- Budget bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomMX$900 (≈ US$50)
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomMX$1,300 (≈ US$75)
- High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomMX$2,000 (≈ US$110)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MX$300 (≈ US$17) · Mid MX$600 (≈ US$35) · High MX$900 (≈ US$50)
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 International Airport (about 90 min by car to Huasca de Ocampo)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: May–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Huasca de Ocampo: 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
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Dec
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 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
Taxi from Mexico City (≈M$1000) or local taxi; walking within town is easy.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tulancingo
goDoor to door: ≈ 45 min round trip
Bus from Huasca de Ocampo station, about 30 min; walk 5 min to centre
Small city with market and historic centre.
Mineral del Chico
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h 30 min round trip
Bus to Pachuca (30 min) then local bus 20 min; walk to park entrance
Popular for forest trails and the “Piedras Encimadas” formations.
Pachuca
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h round trip
Direct bus from Huasca de Ocampo, about 45 min; walk to centre
State capital, offers museums and a cable‑car view of the city.
Actopan
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 2 h round trip
Bus to Pachuca (45 min) then regional bus 30 min; walk to the convent
Famous for the 16th‑century Convent of San Nicolás; check opening hours.
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.
Hotel La Ninfa
Garden‑courtyard hotel in centre, rooms ~M$900 per night
Hotel Real de Huasca
Large rooms, water issues, ~M$1300 per night
Pinochueco
Tree‑house cabins, upscale weekend hideaway
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$300–500 excl. bed (check)
- Mid
- M$600–900 excl. bed (check)
Trip budget
| Hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × MX$1,300 | MX$1,300 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MX$600 | MX$1,200 |
| Taxi from Mexico City (round‑trip)2 × MX$1,000 · check | MX$2,000 |
| 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 Mexican pesos; flights and long‑distance bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | M$30–50 |
| Taco plate | M$40–80 |
| Taxi (short ride within town) | M$30–60 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Taxi from CDMX costs about M$1000; confirm price before boarding.
- Check opening hours of Museo de los Duendes and Parroquia for festivals.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Tourist assistance
- 078
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Emergency
- Police911
- Tourist assistance078
Embassy
US consulate in Mexico City; nearest Mexican consular services in Pachuca (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi CDMX → Huasca de Ocampo: ≈ M$1000, 90 min (check)
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- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disculpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (graθjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwanto kwesta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (donde esta el baño)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Huasca de Ocampo. 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) · avoid May–Sep (rainy, hotter) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 2 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
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