Tecozautla

Tecozautla is a small town in the Central Mexican state of Hidalgo. It is a colonial town with narrow streets and a colorful town square set in a valley with dramatic mountain scenery of sheer cliffs, volcanic cones, and hills covered with desert vegetation. Tecozautla is one of Mexico's Pueblos Magicos and is a popular weekend retreat. If colonial charm isn't reason enough to visit, there's a cool but seldom visited archaeological site where you can still climb the pyramids, and the town is known for its geothermal mineral springs, which feed several nearby waterparks and spas.

By bus
Autobuses Conexion (Estrella Blanca) operates hourly buses direct to Tecozautla from Mexico City's Terminal Autobuses del Norte. The 4-hour 45-minute trip costs M$350.



Get around
Walking will get you just about anywhere in town, but some of the spas are located a few kilometers out and will need to be reached by taxi. Taxis are always available near the zocalo (town square).

Thermal baths and pools








Festivals

 * Carnival, Friday before Ash Wednesday. Dances, parties and music.
 * Rain of the Baskets, Friday of Sorrows (the Friday before Palm Sunday)
 * Fruit Fair, July 19 – 28. This is a big harvest festival, features a carpet of fruit offerings from the region, along with food, music, and celebrations.

Go next

 * Tula
 * Zimapán