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Temoaya
Spend a half‑day to see the Otomi Ceremonial Center and town plaza; add a night if arriving late or want a relaxed pace.
Temoaya is a small high‑altitude town in the State of Mexico, known for the Otomi Ceremonial Center, traditional carpet weaving and temazcales. It is reachable by bus from Mexico City or Toluca and is best explored on foot.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MXN
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold nights)
- Airports
- TLC · MEX
- Nights
- 0.5
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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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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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 Temoaya, 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; keep an eye on altitude‑related cold at night and watch personal belongings in crowded areas.
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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 / general emergency · 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.
- AirportTLC Toluca International Airport.
- Getting aroundWalk the compact centre; taxis are cheap for longer trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within town (3.1 mi (5 km))M$120–150
- Museum or sight ticketOtomi Ceremonial Center entryM$35
- Budget bedBasic hotel room, a night, per personMX$350 (≈ US$19)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MX$300 (≈ US$17) · 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.
- Airports
- TLC Toluca International Airport · MEX Mexico City International Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Temoaya: 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
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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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
Walk the compact centre; taxis are cheap for longer trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Otomi Ceremonial Center
goDoor to door: 15 min
Walk from town centre, about 15 min
Main attraction, open 09:00–17:00, entry M$35Main attraction, open 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, entry M$35
Mexico City
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h
Autobuses Zina from Observatorio terminal, hourly departures
Bus cost M$80–100, check schedule
Toluca
goDoor to door: ≈ 45 min
Bus from Mexico City or direct from Toluca airport, about 30 min from Toluca
Useful for airport connections
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 Real de Temoaya
Basic rooms, garage parking, no AC
Hotel Casa Grande
Moderate hotel, cable TV, internet, stairs to rooms
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$300–450 excl. bed
- Mid
- M$450–650 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic hotel room1 × 1 night × MX$500 | MX$500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × MX$500 | MX$500 |
| Bus round‑trip Mexico City ↔ Temoaya1 × MX$90 · check | MX$90 |
| Otomi Ceremonial Center entry1 × MX$35 · check | MX$35 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MX$113 |
| Trip total≈ MX$1,238 per person per day, bed included | MX$1,238≈ US$70 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus Mexico City → Temoaya (Autobuses Zina) | M$80–100 |
| Otomi Ceremonial Center entry | M$35 |
| Meal at La Cabañita or La Terraza | M$200 |
| Taxi within town (5 km) | M$120–150 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Buses from Mexico City cost less than M$100 (Feb 2026).
- Altitude ~2,700 m; evenings can be below 5 °C (41 °F).Altitude ~2,700 m; evenings can be below 41 °F (5 °C).
- Hotel Casa Grande lacks elevator – not disability‑friendly.
Emergency numbers
- Police / general emergency
- 911
- Tourist assistance
- 078
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police / general emergency911
- Tourist assistance078
Embassy
US consulate in Mexico City; nearest Mexican foreign office in Toluca (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Mexico City → Temoaya (Autobuses Zina): about M$90, hourly departures from Observatorio terminal (check)
- Taxi town centre → Hotel Casa Grande (5 km): about M$130
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dis‑KUL‑pe)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRA‑see‑as)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN‑to KWEHS‑ta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (DON‑de es‑TA el BAH‑nyo)
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 Temoaya. 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, Sep–Nov · avoid Dec–Feb (cold nights) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 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
Sources
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