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Tepic, México

Tepic is the capital and largest city of the western Mexican state of Nayarit, as well as the seat of the Tepic Municipality.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Nayarit, Mexico.
  • Served by Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ).

History

Tepic is the capital and largest city of the western Mexican state of Nayarit, as well as the seat of the Tepic Municipality.

Airports

Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) 9.9 km to the centre
Tepic, NAY, MX — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Aeromar, AeroMéxico, Volaris) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Mexico City, Tijuana (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • Aeromar VW (CRJ, ATR) · 1 route: Mexico City
  • AeroMéxico AM (CRJ, ATR) · 1 route: Mexico City
  • Volaris Y4 (A319) · 1 route: Tijuana

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Las Bugambilias Airport 13 km to the centre
Tepic, NAY, MX
Outdoor
La Pochoteca Airport 23 km to the centre
Tepic, NAY, MX
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ); 21 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TPQ has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Mexico City, Tijuana).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tepic, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach