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Zacualpan de Amilpas
Spend a half‑day in Zacualpan de Amilpas: explore the 16th‑century church, walk the ruins of two haciendas, and visit the Sunday market.
Zacualpan de Amilpas is a small rural town of about 9,000 people in Morelos, perched on the lower slopes of Popocatépetl at 1,640 m. Its main attractions – the 1535 Church of the Immaculate Conception, two historic hacienda ruins, and a lively weekly market – are within walking distance, so a half‑day is enough to see the highlights. A night’s stay is optional for a relaxed pace.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- MXN
- Best months
- Oct–Apr (dry, mild temperatures)
- avoid May–Sep (rainy, hotter)
- Airports
- Mexico City (MEX) · Cuernavaca (CVJ) · Puebla (PBC)
- Nights
- optional
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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.
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- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
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- 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
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Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
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- 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
- SafetyZacualpan is generally safe; keep an eye on belongings in markets and use registered taxis for trips outside town.
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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 · 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 Mexico City International Airport (Benito Juárez) (Longest option: about 2.5–3 h by car to Zacualpan via the MEX 115D toll road…
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable; for trips to the haciendas or Presa San Andrés use a taxi or rented car.
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 International Airport (Benito Juárez) (Longest option: about 2.5–3 h by car to Zacualpan via the MEX 115D toll road; check current road conditions.) · CVJ Cuernavaca (General Mariano Matamoros) (Closest airport with limited commercial service; about 1 h by car or taxi to Zacualpan via MEX 115D and MEX 160. Check whether your airline still serves it.) · PBC Puebla (Hermanos Serdán) (Alternative if arriving from the east; about 2 h by car via the MEX 160. Check.)
Map of Zacualpan de Amilpas
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Zacualpan de Amilpas
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Guides nearby
- Ocuituco · 11 km straight line
- Tetela del Volcán · 13 km straight line
- Hueyapan · 14 km straight line
- Yecapixtla · 15 km straight line
- Cuautla · 20 km straight line
- Atlatlahucan · 22 km straight line
- Tochimilco · 25 km straight line
- Oaxtepec · 25 km straight line
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
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Dec
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: May–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jul (9 rain days), driest Apr (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Zacualpan de Amilpas: 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
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Mar
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4 rd
Dec
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°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 walkable; for trips to the haciendas or Presa San Andrés use a taxi or rented car.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 45 min
MEX 160 west by car or taxi
Bigger town with markets and hot springs; easy half-day add-on.
Door to door: About 1 h
MEX 160 then MEX 115D toll road, by car or taxi
Taxi quoted about M$250 (May 2023, check).
Door to door: About 1 h
Car or taxi via MEX 160 and local roads
No direct public transport; arrange a return taxi.
Door to door: 1.5–2 h
Car or taxi via Cuautla and the toll road
Long for a return day; sleep one night instead.
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.
Casa de los Árboles
Boutique guesthouse, rooms MX$2,500 per night; pool and 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$300–500 (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- MX$500–800 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
- High
- MX$800 (≈ US$45)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Taxi Cuernavaca → Zacualpan (≈1 h)check | M$250 |
| Don Zenón carnitas plate | M$200 |
| Aguardiente Zacualpan Legítimo (1 L) | M$50 per liter |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Taxi from Cuernavaca costs about M$250 (May 2023 price – check current rate).
- Hacienda ruins have no staff or admission fee; watch footing on uneven walls.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Tourist assistance
- 078
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Emergency
- Police911
- Tourist assistance078
Embassy
US consulate in Mexico City; Mexican police 911 for emergencies.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Cuernavaca → Zacualpan taxi: about M$250, ~1 h (check)
- Don Zenón meal: M$200
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dis‑koo‑leh)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much? (kwahn‑toh kwes‑ta)
- ¿Dónde está el tianguis? — Where is the market? (don‑de es‑ta el tee‑an‑gwis)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Zacualpan de Amilpas. 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–Apr (dry, mild temperatures) · avoid May–Sep (rainy, hotter) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 2 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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