MitlaSan Pablo Villa de Mitla

The questions people ask first about Mitla, 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
• SafetyMitla is a small, calm town and the usual advice applies: use taxis at night, keep to lit streets, carry small notes…

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• CoffeeCoffee or atoleM$25–50
• Street or quick mealBreakfast (huevos entomatados, bread, coffee)M$70–140
• BeerBeer / glass of mezcalM$40–70M$40–100
• Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Mototaxi hop in towncheckM$20–40
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekM$200–400
• Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per personMX$300 (≈ US$17)
• Mid-range bedDouble room, mid-range hotel, a night, per roomMX$1,450 (≈ US$80)
• High-end bedDouble room, mid-range hotel, a night, per roomMX$2,200 (≈ US$120)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget MX$700 (≈ US$40) · Mid MX$1,300 (≈ US$75) · High MX$2,600 (≈ US$150)

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 →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

OAX Oaxaca International (Xoxocotlán) (About 1 h 15 min to Mitla by car or taxi; no direct bus from the airport, so go into Oaxaca City first.)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

M$500–900 excl. bed

Mid

M$900–1,600 excl. bed

High

M$1,600+ excl. bed

• Ruins are open-air and shade is scarce: go at opening, carry water and a hat.
• Some site areas and the church can close for restoration or ceremonies: check locally before you pay.
• Combi and bus drivers may not give change; carry small peso notes.
• Mezcal sold at roadside palenques is strong (often 40–60% alcohol) and pours are generous: eat first.
• Afternoon rain from May to October can make the archaeological zone slippery and cut visits short.