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Cuajinicuilapa
Spend a half‑day in Cuajinicuilapa for the Afro‑Mexican museum and beach, then return to Pinotepa Nacional for night.
Cuajinicuilapa is a small coastal town famous for its Afro‑Mexican heritage museum and nearby beaches. It can be explored in a few hours, making it a day‑trip stop from Pinotepa Nacional.
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- ACA
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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 Cuajinicuilapa, 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
- SafetyGuerrero is less safe than many Mexican states; keep valuables hidden, travel in daylight, and use reputable transport.
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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/medical · 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.
- AirportACA General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (about 2 h bus from Cuajinicuilapa).
- Getting aroundThe town is ~1 km (0.6 mi) long; walk everywhere.The town is ~0.6 mi (1 km) long; walk everywhere.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$30–50 MXN (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealTaco$20–40 MXN (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomMX$500 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomMX$900 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomMX$1,500 (≈ US$85)
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
- ACA General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport (about 2 h bus from Cuajinicuilapa)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
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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
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Mar (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cuajinicuilapa: 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
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°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
The town is ~1 km long; walk everywhere. Buses stop at the main terminal on the southern edge.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Acapulco
cautionDoor to door: ≈6 h round‑trip
Alta Mar bus from Cuajinicuilapa, about 5 h (check schedule)
Long travel; consider only if Acapulco is a primary goal.
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.
Pinotepa Nacional hotels
3–4 modern hotels with Wi‑Fi, about 1 h bus from Cuajinicuilapa; best option for overnight stay.
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
- $300–500 MXN (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- $500–800 MXN (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × MX$500 | MX$500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × MX$300 | MX$300 |
| Bus Cuajinicuilapa → Pinotepa Nacional (round‑trip)1 × MX$100 · check | MX$100 |
| Museum entry1 × MX$50 · check | MX$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MX$95 |
| Trip total≈ MX$1,045 per person per day, bed included | MX$1,045≈ US$60 |
2026 estimate in MXN; flights and long‑distance bus tickets excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $30–50 MXN (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taco | $20–40 MXN (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bus ticket Cuajinicuilapa → Pinotepa Nacionalcheck | $50–70 MXN (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Guerrero has higher crime rates; stay alert, especially after dark.
- Bus schedules can change; confirm times at the terminal.
Emergency numbers
- Police/Medical
- 911
- Tourist assistance
- 078
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Emergency
- Police/Medical911
- Tourist assistance078
Embassy
US consulate in Acapulco (check address); Mexican foreign ministry website for other consulates.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Cuajinicuilapa → Pinotepa Nacional bus: about $50 MXN (≈ US$3), 1 h (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (ˈɡɾasjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwanˈto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (ˈdonde esˈta el ˈbaɲo)
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 Cuajinicuilapa. 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: Nov–Apr (dry season) · avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Bus terminal → Pinotepa Nacional hotels (1 h bus, MXN 50).
- Walk tour of museum and beaches (≤2 h).
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