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Texcoco
Do Texcoco as a day trip from Mexico City: 4‑5 h total, bus $50, see Texcotzingo and basalt park, then return.
Texcoco is a historic town near Mexico City. A 40‑minute bus ride lets you visit the Aztec garden site and a basalt park in a half‑day, then return to the capital.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MXN
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season)
- Airport
- MEX
- 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
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Texcoco911 ▾
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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 Texcoco, 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 for day visitors; keep belongings secure on buses and avoid isolated streets at night.
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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 · 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.
- AirportMEX Mexico City International Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) north, 45 min by taxi).MEX Mexico City International Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) north, 45 min by taxi).
- Getting aroundTaxi or Uber are the main options; bus from TAPO is the cheapest.
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–$45 MXN (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealTaco al pastor$25–$40 MXN (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomMX$1,000 (≈ US$55)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomMX$1,500 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomMX$2,500 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MX$500 (≈ US$30) · Mid MX$900 (≈ US$50) · 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 30 km (19 mi) north, 45 min by taxi)MEX Mexico City International Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) north, 45 min by taxi)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°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
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Texcoco: 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
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
5 rd
Feb
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
4 rd
Mar
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°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
Taxi or Uber are the main options; bus from TAPO is the cheapest.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Texcotzingo botanical garden
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
ADO bus from TAPO, 40 min
Historic Aztec garden, entry free.
Santuario Prismos Basálticos
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Taxi or Uber, 15 min
$50 MXN entry fee.
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 Santa Bertha
Colonial‑style, central, $1,000 MXN per night (Apr 2023)
Hotel First Inn
Budget, clean rooms, $760 MXN per night (Apr 2023)
Hotel Venecia
Motel on main road, $800 MXN per night (Apr 2023)
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
- MXN 500–800 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
- Mid
- MXN 900–1,200 (≈ US$50–65) excl. bed
- High
- MXN 1,500 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room1 × 1 night × MX$1,000 | MX$1,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × MX$500 | MX$500 |
| ADO bus round‑trip TAPO → Texcoco1 × MX$50 · check | MX$50 |
| Taxi or Uber one‑way TAPO → Texcoco1 × MX$200 · check | MX$200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MX$175 |
| Trip total≈ MX$1,925 per person per day, bed included | MX$1,925≈ US$110 |
Typical price for a double room; includes basic amenities.
2026 estimate in MXN; flights and long-distance transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | $30–$45 MXN (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taco al pastor | $25–$40 MXN (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taxi (city‑center to airport, ~30 km) | $200–$250 MXN (≈ US$11–14) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- ADO buses from TAPO run every 30–60 min, 40 min trip, $50 MXN (≈ US$3) (Apr 2023).
- Taxi/Uber cost about $200 MXN (≈ US$11) for the 30 km (19 mi) ride.Taxi/Uber cost about $200 MXN (≈ US$11) for the 19 mi (30 km) ride.
- Check opening hours of Texcotzingo and basalt park before you go.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Tourist assistance
- 078
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Emergency
- Police911
- Tourist assistance078
Embassy
US consulate in Mexico City (check address); other embassies in the capital.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- ADO bus TAPO → Texcoco (round‑trip): about $50 MXN (≈ US$3) per person, 40 min (check)
- Taxi TAPO → Texcoco: about $200 MXN (≈ US$11) (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (ˈɡɾasjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (ˈkwanto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (ˈdonde esˈta el ˈbano)
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 Texcoco. 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: Oct–Apr · avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season) · 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
- Add a hotel night in Texcoco for a relaxed pace.
- Combine with a Mexico City day‑trip to Teotihuacan.
Sources
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