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San Pedro y San Pablo Teposcolula
One day is enough; arrive by bus from Oaxaca (≈3.5 h, $150 MXN) and explore the colonial church, Casa de la Cacica, Sunday market and a short Sierra Mixteca hike.
San Pedro y San Pablo Teposcolula is a small Pueblos Mágicos town in the Oaxaca valleys. The main sights cluster around the central plaza, walkable in under an hour, so a single day covers the highlights. Overnight stays are optional for relaxed pacing or to catch the late‑June festival.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- MXN
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Aug (rainy season, heat)
- Airport
- OAX
- Nights
- 1
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Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
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- 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 for visitors; keep an eye on belongings at the bus terminal and carry cash as ATMs are limited.
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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.
- AirportOAX Xoxocotlán International Airport (Oaxaca) (≈1.5 h drive, 120 km (75 mi)).OAX Xoxocotlán International Airport (Oaxaca) (≈1.5 h drive, 75 mi (120 km)).
- Getting aroundThe town is compact; most attractions are within a 10‑minute walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café$30–50 MXN (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Moto‑taxi short ride$30–60 MXN (≈ US$2–4)
- Budget bedHotel Juvi, a night, per roomMX$500 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedHotel Juvi, a night, per roomMX$500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedHotel Juvi, a night, per roomMX$500 (≈ US$30)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MX$250 (≈ US$14) · Mid MX$500 (≈ US$30) · High MX$1,000 (≈ US$55)
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
- OAX Xoxocotlán International Airport (Oaxaca) (≈1.5 h drive, 120 km (75 mi))OAX Xoxocotlán International Airport (Oaxaca) (≈1.5 h drive, 75 mi (120 km))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
San Pedro y San Pablo Teposcolula: 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
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°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
The town is compact; most attractions are within a 10‑minute walk. Moto‑taxis wait at the bus terminal and near the Zócalo; radio‑taxis can be booked by hotel staff.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Monte Albán
goDoor to door: ≈5 h total
Bus from Oaxaca to Teposcolula (3.5 h) then local taxi 30 min
World‑heritage site, worth a half‑day; return to Teposcolula in the evening.
Capulalpam de Méndez
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h round‑trip
Shared taxi from Teposcolula, about 45 min
Roads are unpaved; go only with a reliable driver.
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 Casa Franco
Colonial building, central courtyard, modern bathrooms; $1300 MXN per night
Hotel Jardín Plaza
Basic rooms, Wi‑Fi, $700 MXN per night
Hotel Juvi
Small, off‑street parking, $500 MXN per night
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
- $150–250 MXN (≈ US$9–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- $250–500 MXN (≈ US$14–30) excl. bed
- High
- $500 (≈ US$30)+ MXN excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Juvi1 × 1 night × MX$500 | MX$500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × MX$250 | MX$250 |
| Round‑trip bus Oaxaca ↔ Teposcolula1 × MX$300 | MX$300 |
| Moto‑taxi rides (2 per day)1 × MX$80 | MX$80 |
| eSIM data (7 days)1 × MX$600 | MX$600 |
| Trip total≈ MX$1,730 per person per day, bed included | MX$1,730≈ US$95 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | $30–50 MXN (≈ US$2–3) |
| Tlayuda plate | $80–130 MXN (≈ US$5–8) |
| Bus ticket Oaxaca → Teposcolula | $150 MXN (≈ US$9) |
| Moto‑taxi short ride | $30–60 MXN (≈ US$2–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The bus terminal has no seats or restrooms; keep belongings close.
- Bus schedules can change; confirm departure times before travel.
- ATMs are scarce; carry enough cash for small purchases.
Emergency numbers
- Police / general emergency
- 911
- Tourist assistance
- 078
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Oaxaca → Teposcolula bus (Fypsa): about $150 MXN (≈ US$9), 3.5 h
- Moto‑taxi short ride: $30–60 MXN (≈ US$2–4)
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 San Pedro y San Pablo Teposcolula. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
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- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Jun–Aug (rainy season, heat) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 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
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