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

> El Guamuchil is a visitor attraction in Mexico (Etzatlan). Interests: With kids. The best time to visit is November to April. In June there are 13 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 45. 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/el-guamuchil/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Activity · With kids
- **Where:** Mexico · Carretera El Refugio-San Marcos km 44, Etzatlan
- **Best time:** November to April.
- **Nearest airport:** GDL Guadalajara, 88 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 20.76566, -104.11477

## What it is and where

El Guamuchil is a visitor attraction in Mexico (Etzatlan).

Its coordinates are 20.76566, -104.11477; the nearest main airport is Guadalajara International Airport (GDL, Guadalajara), 88 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=20.765662%2C-104.114774)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=20.765662%2C-104.114774)

It is one of the [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/familia/) 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 Guamuchil is **November to April**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 10 h 52 |
| February | Best time | 11 h 19 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 51 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 29 |
| May | Possible | 12 h 59 |
| June | Possible | 13 h 15 |
| July | Possible | 13 h 09 |
| August | Possible | 12 h 43 |
| September | Better not | 12 h 07 |
| October | Possible | 11 h 31 |
| November | Best time | 11 h |
| December | Best time | 10 h 45 |

In June there are 13 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 45. 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

- [Volcán de Tequila](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/volcan-de-tequila/): Volcano · 28 km
- [Guachimontones](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/el-gran-guachi/): Mexican UNESCO World Heritage Site · 30 km
- [Casa Orendain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/casa-orendain/): Distillery · 31 km
- [Destileria La Fortaleza](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/destileria-la-fortaleza/): Distillery · 31 km
- [Cerro el Novillero](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/cerro-el-novillero/): Volcano · 55 km

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

## More in Mexico: With kids

- [Chiapas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/cascadas-de-el-chiflon/): state of Mexico
- [Six Flags México](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/six-flags-mexico/): Theme park in Mexico City, Mexico
- [Xcaret Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/xcaret/): theme park in Mexico
- [Xel-Ha Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/xel-ha/): theme park in Quintana Roo, Mexico
- [Laredo College](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/lamar-bruni-vergara-environmental-science-center/): public college in Laredo, Texas, U.S
- [Planetario Luis Enrique Erro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/planetario-luis-enrique-erro/): science museum in Mexico City, Mexico

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What is El Guamuchil?

It is a visitor attraction in Mexico.

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

November to April. In June there are 13 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 45.

### How do you get to El Guamuchil?

The nearest main airport is Guadalajara International Airport (GDL), 88 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=20.765662%2C-104.114774) 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 [Volcán de Tequila](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/volcan-de-tequila/), [Guachimontones](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/el-gran-guachi/), [Casa Orendain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/casa-orendain/). The rest is in [the Mexico guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/mexico/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/372651496), licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).