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TeapaHeroica Villa de Santiago de Teapa
Go for one night, or as a half-day stop from Villahermosa: the Coconá caves plus the two colonial churches fill a morning, not a trip.
Teapa is a small Pueblo Mágico in southern Tabasco, about 55 km and an hour south of Villahermosa on MEX-195. It is a low-key town of under 30,000 people built around two 17th- and 18th-century churches, a leafy zócalo and the Grutas de Coconá. Most travellers see it as a day trip or a single overnight between Villahermosa and the Sierra hills; two nights only make sense if you add the rivers and balnearios around Tapijulapa.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MXN
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry season)
- avoid Sep–Oct (heaviest rain and flooding risk)
- Airport
- VSA
- Nights
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- 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.
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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 Teapa911 ▾
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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 Teapa, 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
- SafetyTeapa is a small, quiet town and the centre feels calm day and evening.
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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 All emergencies · 078 Tourist assistance (SECTUR) · 078 Green Angels roadside help
- 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.
- AirportVSA Villahermosa (Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International) (Closest airport with scheduled commercial service; about 1 h by road or bus to Teapa.).
- Getting aroundThe centre is small enough to walk: zócalo, both churches and the main restaurants sit within about 10 minutes on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeM$30–60
- Street or quick mealSet breakfastM$90–160
- Beerbottle in a restaurantM$40–70
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxicheckM$80–150
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekM$200–400
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomMX$350 (≈ US$19)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomMX$500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomMX$800 (≈ US$45)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MX$500 (≈ US$30) · Mid MX$1,000 (≈ US$55) · High MX$2,000 (≈ US$110)
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
- VSA Villahermosa (Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International) (Closest airport with scheduled commercial service; about 1 h by road or bus to Teapa.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Sep–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) low), wettest Sep (21 rain days), driest Apr (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Teapa: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
17 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
19 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
21 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
18 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 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 centre is small enough to walk: zócalo, both churches and the main restaurants sit within about 10 minutes on foot. For the Grutas de Coconá and the balnearios you need a car, a taxi or a tour; local buses run along MEX-195 but are slow and infrequent. Autobuses TRT has a small station stop near downtown.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Grutas de Coconá
goDoor to door: About 30 min each way
Car or taxi on Carr. a las Grutas, about 10–15 min from the centre
Guided tour through eight galleries with natural pools; go at opening, bring cash for the tip.
Tapijulapa
goDoor to door: About 1–1.5 h
Car on the Teapa–Tacotalpa road, or bus toward Tacotalpa
Whitewashed village on two rivers; pairs well with a Teapa overnight.
Villahermosa
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Autobuses TRT direct bus, or car north on MEX-195
The practical transport hub: airport, long-distance buses, museums.
Comalcalco
cautionDoor to door: 2.5–3 h
Car or bus via Villahermosa
Brick Maya ruins and cacao country; long as a return day from Teapa.
Door to door: 5–6 h
Long-distance bus via Villahermosa
Too far for a day: sleep there.
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
Everything walkable: zócalo, both churches, most restaurants and hotels. Best for one night without a car.
Carretera a las Grutas / MEX-195 edge
Highway-side hotels with parking, closer to the Coconá caves; you will need a car or taxi for the centre.
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$500–900 excl. bed
- Mid
- M$900–1,600 excl. bed
- High
- M$1,600+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double1 × 1 night × MX$1,100 | MX$1,100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MX$1,000 | MX$2,000 |
| TRT bus Villahermosa ↔ Teapa, both ways2 × MX$100 · check | MX$200 |
| Grutas de Coconá guided tour2 × MX$100 · check | MX$200 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × MX$250 | MX$500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MX$400 |
| Trip total≈ MX$2,200 per person per day, bed included | MX$4,400≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in pesos; long-distance transport excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | M$30–60 |
| Empanada de plátano | M$25–50 |
| Set breakfast | M$90–160 |
| Beer, bottle in a restaurant | M$40–70 |
| 5 km taxicheck | M$80–150 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | M$200–400 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Rainy season (roughly Jun–Oct) can flood roads and close the caves; check conditions before you go.
- Cave and balneario hours and prices change: confirm before travelling.
- Bring cash; card acceptance is limited outside the larger hotels.
- The railway station is not a reliable passenger option: check before planning around it.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies
- 911
- Tourist assistance (SECTUR)
- 078
- Green Angels roadside help
- 078
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TeapaHeroica Villa de Santiago de Teapa
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- All emergencies911
- Tourist assistance (SECTUR)078
- Green Angels roadside help078
Embassy
No embassies in Teapa; the US, UK and other consulates or embassies are in Mexico City, with consular agencies in Villahermosa (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- TRT bus Villahermosa → Teapa: about M$50, about 1 h (check)
- Taxi Teapa centre → Grutas de Coconá: M$80–150 (check)
- Grutas de Coconá entry: about M$100 guided, plus tip (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dees-KOOL-peh)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN-toh KWES-tah)
- ¿Aceptan tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (ah-SEP-tan tar-HET-ah)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the toilet? (DON-deh es-TAH el BAH-nyoh)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (lah KWEN-tah por fah-VOR)
Tipping: 10–15% in restaurants; MXN 20–50 for porters and guides' helpers.
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 Teapa. 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 Sep–Oct (heaviest rain and flooding risk) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for VSA: last TRT departure, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: zócalo and churches, Gregorio Méndez eating strip, Coconá road.
- Place pages with verified hours (Coconá, both churches, Parque Miguel Hidalgo) and eat pages with last orders.
- Rainy-season and hostile-arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialAutobuses TRT
- officialSECTUR — Pueblos Mágicos
- secondaryWikivoyage: Teapa, revision 5020069 (CC BY-SA 4.0)