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Tepoztlán
Stay 1–2 nights: climb El Tepozteco at 07:00–08:00, eat mole verde and ice cream, then leave. Skip the car; the centre is walkable.Stay 1–2 nights: climb El Tepozteco at 7:00 AM–8:00 AM, eat mole verde and ice cream, then leave. Skip the car; the centre is walkable.
Tepoztlán is a small Pueblos Mágicos town about 1.5 h south of Mexico City, under cliffs with a pyramid on top. The core is a few blocks: market, former Dominican convent, food street. One night covers the hike and the town; two nights add a spa or a temazcal. Most visitors come from Mexico City without a car.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MXN
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry, clear views)
- avoid May–Oct (rain, slippery trail); 8 Sep festival week (crowded, book ahead)
- Airports
- MEX · MEX
- Nights
- 1–2
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
Emergency numbers for Tepoztlán911 ▾
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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 Tepoztlán, 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
- SafetyTepoztlán is a small, busy tourist town and generally safe by day.
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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 (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.
- AirportMEX Mexico City Benito Juárez (Bus from Tasqueña terminal, about 1.5 h; or taxi 1.5–2 h).
- Getting aroundWalk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeMXN 40–70 (≈ US$3–4)
- Sit-down mealMole verde plate in a sit-down restaurantMXN 180–320 (≈ US$10–18)
- Street or quick mealMarket tacos, gorditas or quesadillasMXN 30–80 (≈ US$2–5) each
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within townMXN 40–80 (≈ US$3–5)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personMX$250 (≈ US$14)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse or posada double room, a night, per roomMX$1,600 (≈ US$90)
- High-end bedGuesthouse or posada double room, a night, per roomMX$3,000 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MX$700 (≈ US$40) · Mid MX$1,300 (≈ US$75) · High MX$2,500 (≈ US$140)
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 Benito Juárez (Bus from Tasqueña terminal, about 1.5 h; or taxi 1.5–2 h) · MEX Mexico City Felipe Ángeles (AIFA) (check: allow extra time to reach Tasqueña across the city)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Mar
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Jul (20 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tepoztlán: 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
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
18 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
20 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
20 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3 rd
Dec
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1 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 is flat and small; the bus terminal sits on the edge of town, 20–30 min on foot or about MXN 40–50 by taxi. Taxis wait at sitios near the square and the trailhead. Local buses run to Cuernavaca and nearby towns.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cuernavaca
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus from the Tepoztlán terminal or from the Cuernavaca road, about 40 min
Capital of Morelos; museums and parks. Easy half day.
Tlayacapan
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus or taxi east, about 30–40 min
Augustinian monastery, black pottery; another Pueblos Mágicos stop.
Amatlán de Quetzalcóatl
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Taxi or local bus east, about 15 min
Short hike to a waterfall and pool; bring a swimsuit in the rainy season.
Door to door: 2–2.5 h
Pullman de Morelos bus from the Tepoztlán terminal to Tasqueña, then metro
Buses roughly every 30 min; traffic can add an hour.
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 (around the main square and Avenida 5 de Mayo)
Walk to the trailhead, market and convent; noisiest, church bells at night.
San Miguel / Santísima Trinidad
A few blocks out; quieter, still 5–10 min walk to the square.
Valle de Atongo (near the tollway)
Spa and resort hotels with gardens and pools; 3 km (1.9 mi) out, taxi or car needed.Spa and resort hotels with gardens and pools; 1.9 mi (3 km) out, taxi or car needed.
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 600–1,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- MXN 1,000–1,800 (≈ US$55–100) excl. bed
- High
- MXN 1,800 (≈ US$100)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse or posada double room1 × 1 night × MX$1,600 | MX$1,600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MX$1,300 | MX$2,600 |
| Bus Mexico City (Tasqueña) → Tepoztlán, one way2 × MX$160 · check | MX$320 |
| Taxi bus terminal → main square2 × MX$50 · check | MX$100 |
| El Tepozteco archaeological site entry2 × MX$90 · check | MX$180 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × MX$250 | MX$500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MX$530 |
| Trip total≈ MX$2,915 per person per day, bed included | MX$5,830≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in pesos; long-distance buses and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | MXN 40–70 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Market tacos, gorditas or quesadillas | MXN 30–80 (≈ US$2–5) each |
| Mole verde plate in a sit-down restaurant | MXN 180–320 (≈ US$10–18) |
| Ice cream at Tepoznieves | MXN 60–100 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pulque, 200 mLcheck | MXN 20–40 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Temazcal sessioncheck | MXN 300–800 (≈ US$17–45) |
| Taxi within town | MXN 40–80 (≈ US$3–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Tepozteco trail is 400 m of stone stairs, up to 2 h each way; start early, carry water, wear grippy shoes.
- Coatis (tejón) at the top open backpacks for food; feeding them is prohibited.
- The convent/museum was damaged in the 2017 earthquake and has closed at times: check before you go.
- Rainy season makes the stairs slick; afternoon storms are common May–Oct.
- December nights can be loud from church bells.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies
- 911
- Tourist assistance (national)
- 078
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Emergency
- All emergencies911
- Tourist assistance (national)078
Embassy
No embassies in Tepoztlán; the US, UK and Canadian embassies are in Mexico City (check addresses).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Tasqueña (Mexico City) → Tepoztlán: about MXN 160 (≈ US$9), 1.5 h (check)
- Taxi bus terminal → main square: MXN 40–50 (≈ US$3)
- Taxi Tepoztlán → Mexico City: MXN 1,250–1,850 (≈ US$70–100) (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)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (lah KWEN-tah por fah-VOR)
- ¿Dónde está el camino a la pirámide? — Where is the trail to the pyramid? (DON-deh es-TAH el kah-MEE-noh ah lah pee-RAH-mee-deh)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-doh pah-GAR kon tar-HEH-tah)
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 Tepoztlán. 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, clear views) · avoid May–Oct (rain, slippery trail); 8 Sep festival week (crowded, book ahead) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for MEX: last bus from Tasqueña, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: main square and market, Avenida 5 de Mayo, the trailhead, Valle de Atongo.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (El Tepozteco, convent and museum, market) and eat pages with last orders.
- Festival and rainy-season fixtures so gates A–D can go green.