# El Teúl, Mexico: what it is and when to go

> El Teúl is an archaeological site in Zacatecas, Mexico. Interests: History. The best time to visit is November to April. In June there are 13 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 42. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Mexico: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/cerro-del-teul/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Archaeological site in Zacatecas, Mexico · History
- **Where:** Mexico
- **Best time:** November to April.
- **Nearest airport:** GDL Guadalajara, 105 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 21.45173, -103.46444

## What it is and where

El Teúl is an archaeological site in Zacatecas, Mexico. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Mexico: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

Its coordinates are 21.45173, -103.46444; the nearest main airport is Guadalajara International Airport (GDL, Guadalajara), 105 km as the crow flies. How to get around Mexico (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=21.451725%2C-103.464442)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=21.451725%2C-103.464442)

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/historia/) places in Mexico. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit El Teúl is **November to April**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 10 h 50 |
| February | Best time | 11 h 17 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 51 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 30 |
| May | Possible | 13 h 01 |
| June | Possible | 13 h 18 |
| July | Possible | 13 h 11 |
| August | Possible | 12 h 44 |
| September | Better not | 12 h 07 |
| October | Possible | 11 h 30 |
| November | Best time | 10 h 57 |
| December | Best time | 10 h 42 |

In June there are 13 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 42. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Mexico in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Mexico

To enter Mexico there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid passport and onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Mexico checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Mexican peso (MXN); plugs: Type A and B · 127 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 911 for everything · 078 tourist assistance.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Destileria La Fortaleza](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/destileria-la-fortaleza/): Distillery · 75 km
- [Casa Orendain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/casa-orendain/): Distillery · 75 km
- [Trompo Mágico](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/japi-jalisco-paseo-interactivo/): Museum from Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico · 81 km
- [Parroquia de San Pedro Apostol](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/san-pedro-apostol/): Church in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico · 82 km
- [Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/basilica-de-nuestra-senora-de-zapopan/): Church building in Zapopan, Mexico de 45 metros de altura · 82 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Mexico guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/).

## More in Mexico: History

- [Chichen Itza](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/chichen-itza/): pre-Columbian Maya city in Mexico
- [Puebla](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/puebla-de-zaragoza-2/): capital of the State of Puebla, Mexico
- [Querétaro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/santiago-de-queretaro-2/): capital of the State of Querétaro, Mexico
- [Morelia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/morelia-2/): capital of the State of Michoacán, Mexico
- [Teotihuacan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/pre-hispanic-city-of-teotihuacan/): ancient Mesoamerican city
- [Guanajuato](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/guanajuato-2/): capital city of the State of Guanajuato, Mexico

Every Mexico place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is El Teúl?

It is an archaeological site in Zacatecas, Mexico. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Mexico: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit El Teúl?

November to April. In June there are 13 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 42.

### How do you get to El Teúl?

The nearest main airport is Guadalajara International Airport (GDL), 105 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=21.451725%2C-103.464442) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Mexico is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Mexico map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Destileria La Fortaleza](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/destileria-la-fortaleza/), [Casa Orendain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/casa-orendain/), [Trompo Mágico](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/japi-jalisco-paseo-interactivo/). The rest is in [the Mexico guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1113557611), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5352244), CC0. More about El Teúl on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Te%C3%BAl). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

