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Voykit pocket guide · Mexico
Tequixquiac
Spend a half‑day in Tequixquiac for the Lord of the Chapel sanctuary and Los Mogotes; add a night if you want local festivals.
Tequixquiac is a small town north of Mexico State, 86 km from Mexico City. Its main draw is the Lord of the Chapel sanctuary (fair Jan–Feb) and the Los Mogotes archaeological zone. The town is walkable and can be visited as a day‑trip from Mexico City or as a brief stop on a road‑trip through the Mezquital Valley.
- Country
- Mexico
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- Avoid
- May–Sep (rainy, hot)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- MXN
- Money
- Currency is the Mexican peso (MXN, $). Cards work in hotels, chains and many restaurants; markets, street food, small shops and colectivos are cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget $300–$500 MXN excl. bed (check) (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telcel has the widest coverage; AT&T and Movistar are cheaper in cities. SIMs sell at OXXO shops and phone stores; registration with an ID may be requested — check.
- Emergency
- Police / General emergencies 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 127 V · 60 Hz · US plugs fit; many older sockets have no earth pin.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10–15%; check the bill for an included 'servicio'.; Bars: MXN 10–20 per drink or 10%.; Petrol station attendants: MXN 10–20; more for windscreen and tyres.; Guides and drivers: 10% or MXN 200–400 a day.; Supermarket baggers (often older volunteers): MXN 5–10.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; garrafón (20-litre jugs) and filtered water in hotels.
- Toilets
- Put paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places; public toilets charge MXN 5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a local café | $30–$50 MXN |
| Roast rabbit (typical dish) | $80–$120 MXN |
| Taxi within town (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within town (3.1 mi (5 km)) | $120–$180 MXN |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MEX · Mexico City International Airport
- about 86 km (53 mi), 1.5 h by bus or carabout 53 mi (86 km), 1.5 h by bus or car
Typical fares
- Mexico City → Tequixquiac bus
- about $350 MXN, 1.5 h (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The town centre is walkable; taxis and ciclotaxis are common. For regional trips use the Zumpango‑Apaxco highway or toll road Arco Norte.
See and do
Known for
- Lord of the Chapel sanctuary
- Los Mogotes archaeological zone
- Extreme‑sports trails
- Local festivals (Jan–Feb, Easter, July 25)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | Bus or car, about 86 km (53 mi), 1.5 hBus or car, about 53 mi (86 km), 1.5 h | ≈2 h |
Sleep
- Local guesthouses
- basic rooms in Santiago Tequixquiac; suitable for one night.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedis‑kool‑pe |
| Thank you | Graciasgra‑see‑as |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwan‑to kwes‑ta |
| Where is the bathroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?don‑de es‑ta el ba‑ɲo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; a kiss on the right cheek among friends; avoid: Skipping 'buenos días' when entering a shop
- Punctuality: Be on time for tours and buses; avoid: Expecting social events to start on time
- Talking: Warm small talk, family, food, football; avoid: Jokes about cartels, the wall or migration
- Churches: Covered shoulders, quiet; avoid: Photos during mass
- Dining: Say 'provecho' to other diners when leaving; avoid: Rushing the waiter
Scams and watch-outs
- Toll roads require a passport for foreign travelers.
- Festival crowds can swell in January–February; plan accommodation early.
Generally safe; watch for petty theft in crowded markets and keep valuables out of sight.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Tequixquiac yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Lord of the Chapel sanctuary
- Los Mogotes archaeological zone
- Extreme‑sports trails
- Local festivals (Jan–Feb, Easter, July 25)
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Tequixquiac, revision 5314598 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5314598
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Tequixquiac
A esta dirección, por favor
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / General emergencies911
US consulate in Mexico City; check local listings for other nations.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/tequixquiac). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.