Major city · Mexico
OmitlánOmitlán de Juárez
Skip unless you have a car and want a 30-minute detour from Pachuca for the Bandola Waterfalls and a quiet lunch; half a day is enough.
Omitlán is a small Hidalgo town of about 1,000 people, 18 km north-east of Pachuca. It has a pink-granite church, a short hike to a 30 m waterfall and one good restaurant. Most travellers pass through on the way to Mineral del Monte or Tulancingo.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MXN
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry, mild)
- avoid Jun–Sep (rainy, trails slippery)
- Airports
- MEX · NLU
- Nights
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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
Emergency numbers for Omitlán911 ▾
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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 Omitlán, 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
- SafetyOmitlán is a quiet town with low crime.
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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 emergency (police, fire, ambulance) · 078 Tourist assistance (national)
- 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.
- AirportcheckMEX Mexico City International Airport (About 1.5 h drive via Pachuca; check bus or taxi options).
- Getting aroundWalk the centre; taxi or car to Bandola Waterfalls (about 2 km (1.2 mi) north-east).Walk the centre; taxi or car to Bandola Waterfalls (about 1.2 mi (2 km) north-east).
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 from PachucacheckM$100
- Budget bedHotel los Arcos, double room, a night, per roomMX$500 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedHotel los Arcos, double room, a night, per roomMX$700 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedHotel los Arcos, double room, a night, per roomMX$1,000 (≈ US$55)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MX$400 (≈ US$25) · Mid MX$800 (≈ US$45) · High MX$1,500 (≈ US$85)
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 1.5 h drive via Pachuca; check bus or taxi options) · NLU Felipe Ángeles International Airport (About 1 h drive; closer than MEX but fewer flights)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Feb
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Mar
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
not flagged
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Omitlán: 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
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
4 rd
Feb
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
4 rd
Mar
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
13 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
Dec
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
4 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
Walk the centre; taxi or car to Bandola Waterfalls (about 2 km north-east).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Pachuca
goDoor to door: 20 min
Taxi or colectivo, about 20 min
Capital of Hidalgo; mining museum and Reloj Monumental.
Door to door: 40 min
Taxi or car via Pachuca, about 40 min
Pueblo Mágico with hiking and mountain biking.
Door to door: 30 min
Taxi or car, about 30 min
Larger city with cathedral and railway museum.
Door to door: 45 min
Car via Pachuca, about 45 min
Augustinian ex-convent and famous barbacoa.
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.
Centro (town centre)
Walkable to the church and restaurants; Hotel los Arcos is the only option.
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$400–600 excl. bed
- Mid
- M$600–1,000 excl. bed
- High
- M$1,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel los Arcos, double room1 × 1 night × MX$700 | MX$700 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MX$800 | MX$1,600 |
| Taxi from Pachuca, one way1 × MX$100 · check | MX$100 |
| Meal at El Refugio de Omitlan2 × MX$150 | MX$300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MX$270 |
| Trip total≈ MX$1,485 per person per day, bed included | MX$2,970≈ US$170 |
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2026 estimate in Mexican pesos; excludes transport to/from Omitlán.
Prices of common things
| Taxi from Pachucacheck | M$100 |
| Meal at El Refugio de Omitlan (chamorro plate) | M$150–200 |
| Buffet at Entre Peras y Manzanascheck | M$120–180 |
| Hotel los Arcos, double roomcheck | M$500–1,000 |
| Bottled water (1.5 L) | M$15–20 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Hotel los Arcos may have no staff on-site on weekdays: call ahead or confirm check-in.
- Bandola Waterfalls trail can be muddy after rain; wear sturdy shoes.
- No ATM in town; bring cash from Pachuca.
Emergency numbers
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)
- 911
- Tourist assistance (national)
- 078
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OmitlánOmitlán de Juárez
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)911
- Tourist assistance (national)078
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Pachuca → Omitlán: M$100, about 20 min (check)
- Taxi Omitlán → Bandola Waterfalls: M$50–80, about 5 min
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-see-ahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much does it cost? (KWAHN-toh KWES-tah)
- ¿Dónde está la cascada? — Where is the waterfall? (DOHN-deh es-TAH lah kas-KAH-dah)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (lah KWEN-tah por fah-VOR)
Cash only in Omitlán; no ATMs.
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 Omitlán. 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, mild) · avoid Jun–Sep (rainy, trails slippery) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Bandola Waterfalls, Peña del Zumate and the church with verified opening hours.
- Eat page for El Refugio de Omitlan with chamorro price and hours.
- Sleep page for Hotel los Arcos with weekday check-in procedure.
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