Major city · Mexico
Tochimilco
Stay 1 night to see the UNESCO monastery and town square; reach from Puebla in ~2 h by bus‑taxi, or 3 h from Mexico City.
Tochimilco is a small mountain town in Puebla state, famous for its 16th‑century Ex‑Convento de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (UNESCO). The sights cluster around the central plaza, and the surrounding forest offers short hikes. One night is enough for the main attractions; a second night allows a longer hike on Popocatépetl foothills.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MXN
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (dry, mild temps)
- avoid Jun–Sep (rainy, volcanic ash more frequent)
- Airport
- MEX
- Nights
- 1
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
Official sites
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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 Tochimilco, 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; watch for volcanic ash and occasional after‑shocks from Popocatépetl; keep valuables secure in crowded plazas.
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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 / general emergencies · 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 Benito Juárez International Airport (Mexico City) (Volcanes bus to Popopark (≈90 min, M$100) then taxi 30 km (19 mi)).MEX Benito Juárez International Airport (Mexico City) (Volcanes bus to Popopark (≈90 min, M$100) then taxi 19 mi (30 km)).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; taxis for the last 30 km (19 mi) from Popopark.Town is walkable; taxis for the last 19 mi (30 km) from Popopark.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local caféM$30–50
- Street or quick mealTaco or antojitoM$20–40
- Budget bedHotel d'Silva single room, a night, per personMX$700 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MX$300 (≈ US$17) · Mid MX$600 (≈ US$35) · High MX$900 (≈ US$50)
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 Benito Juárez International Airport (Mexico City) (Volcanes bus to Popopark (≈90 min, M$100) then taxi 30 km (19 mi))MEX Benito Juárez International Airport (Mexico City) (Volcanes bus to Popopark (≈90 min, M$100) then taxi 19 mi (30 km))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Apr
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Nov (7 rain days), driest Jun (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tochimilco: 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
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Mar
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Dec
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 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
Town is walkable; taxis for the last 30 km from Popopark. Local buses connect nearby villages; hiking trails start from the edge of town.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Popocatépetl Foothills hike
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round trip
Start from town trailhead, 30 min walk
11‑mile challenging route, altitude >2000 m, bring water.
Cerro Las Mesas
goDoor to door: ≈1 h round trip
Local trailhead, 10 min walk
2.5 mi easy, suitable for biking or running.
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 d'Silva
Budget hotel on the main plaza, rooms ~M$700/night
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$300–500 excl. bed
- Mid
- M$500–800 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel d'Silva single room1 × 1 night × MX$700 | MX$700 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × MX$300 | MX$300 |
| Volcanes bus MEX → Popopark (both ways)1 × MX$100 · check | MX$100 |
| Taxi Popopark → Tochimilco (one way)1 × MX$250 · check | MX$250 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MX$135 |
| Trip total≈ MX$1,485 per person per day, bed included | MX$1,485≈ US$85 |
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2026 estimate in MXN; flights, long‑distance buses excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a local café | M$30–50 |
| Taco or antojito | M$20–40 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | M$15–25 |
| Taxi Popopark → town (30 km) | M$250–300 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Active Popocatépetl volcano emits ash; windshield cleaning may be needed each morning.
- Some parts of the sanctuary may be closed after the 2017 earthquake – check before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police / General emergencies
- 911
- Tourist assistance
- 078
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Emergency
- Police / General emergencies911
- Tourist assistance078
Embassy
US consulate in Puebla city (check address); other embassies in Mexico City.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- MEX → Popopark (Volcanes bus): ≈ M$100, 90 min (check)
- Popopark → Tochimilco (taxi): ≈ M$250, 30 min (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (graˈθjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (ˈkwanto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (ˈdonde esˈta el ˈbaɲo)
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 Tochimilco. 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–Mar (dry, mild temps) · avoid Jun–Sep (rainy, volcanic ash more frequent) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Bus from Mexico City to Popopark (M$100, 90 min) → taxi 30 km to town.
- Walkable centre: monastery, aqueduct, plaza, sanctuary.
- Backpackers can stay at Hotel d'Silva or local bungalows.
Sources
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