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Temacapulín
Do Temacapulín as a day trip from Guadalajara: 2 h bus (≈ MX$150) or hire a taxi/uber for a day; hot springs cost MX$150 each.
Temacapulín is a tiny highland town in Jalisco known for its hot‑spring water park and historic plaza. With only ~300 residents, lodging and dining are limited, so most visitors treat it as a day‑trip from Guadalajara (2 h by bus, MX$150). The town is walkable; a short bike ride covers the main sights.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- MXN
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season)
- Airport
- Guadalajara (GDL)
- 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.
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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
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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 Temacapulín, 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
- SafetyTemacapulín is low‑risk; main concerns are limited services and road safety when driving; keep valuables secure and carry cash for small purchases.
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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 · 911 fire and ambulance · 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.
- AirportGDL Guadalajara International Airport.
- Getting aroundThe town is tiny; walk or rent a bicycle to reach the plaza, basilica, cemetery and hot‑spring entrance.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Museum or sight ticketHot‑spring entry (Las Peñitas)MX$150 (≈ US$9) per person
- Budget bedHotel Temaca double room, a night, per roomMX$600 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedHotel Temaca double room, a night, per roomMX$800 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedHotel Temaca double room, a night, per roomMX$1,200 (≈ US$65)
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
- GDL Guadalajara International Airport
Map of Temacapulín
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Temacapulín
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Nochistlán · 24 km straight line
- San Juan de los Lagos · 39 km straight line
- Tepatitlán · 42 km straight line
- Jalpa · 57 km straight line
- Arandas · 65 km straight line
- Calvillo · 73 km straight line
- Atotonilco · 74 km straight line
- Lagos de Moreno · 83 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Feb
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Temacapulín: 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
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Mar
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Dec
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°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
The town is tiny; walk or rent a bicycle to reach the plaza, basilica, cemetery and hot‑spring entrance.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Temacapulín
goDoor to door: ≈ 2 h each way
Autotransportes Mezcala bus from Guadalajara Central Vieja, about 2 h; cost M$150
Best as a day trip; return to Guadalajara for wider services.
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 Temaca
Basic town hotel; rooms minimal, no TV. Off‑street parking. On‑site restaurant.
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
- MX$500–800 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
- Mid
- MX$800–1,200 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed
- High
- MX$1,200 (≈ US$65)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Temaca double room1 × 1 night × MX$600 | MX$600 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × MX$500 | MX$500 |
| Bus GDL → Temacapulín (round trip)1 × MX$300 | MX$300 |
| Hot-spring entry (Las Peñitas)1 × MX$150 | MX$150 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MX$155 |
| Trip total≈ MX$1,705 per person per day, bed included | MX$1,705≈ US$95 |
2026 estimate in MXN; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus GDL → Temacapulín (one way) | MX$150 (≈ US$9) |
| Hot‑spring entry (Las Peñitas) | MX$150 (≈ US$9) per person |
| Meal at Lonchería Nelly | MX$100 (≈ US$6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited food and lodging; plan a day trip or book the hotel early.
- Bus schedule may vary; confirm departure times at Central Vieja station.
- Hot‑spring price M$150 per person; bring cash.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 911
- Tourist assistance
- 078
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus GDL → Temacapulín (round‑trip): about MX$150 (≈ US$9) each way, 2 h travel
- Hot‑spring Las Peñitas entry: MX$150 (≈ US$9) per person
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 Temacapulín. 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 · avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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