Place to visit
San José, Mexico: what it is and when to go
San José is a hot spring bath in Mexico (Puebla de Zaragoza). Interests: Temples and Hot springs. The best time to visit is November to April. In June there are 13 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 51. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Hot spring bath · Temples, Hot springs
- Where
- Mexico
- Best time
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- MEX Mexico City, 102 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 19.05112, -98.19337
What it is and where
San José is a hot spring bath in Mexico (Puebla de Zaragoza). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Mexico: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Puebla de Zaragoza, where this site lists 42 more places to see, 912 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 19.05112, -98.19337; the nearest main airport is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX, Mexico City), 102 km as the crow flies. How to get around Mexico (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Temples and Hot springs places in Mexico. In Kokai 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 San José is November to April.
- JanBest time10:58
- FebBest time11:23
- MarBest time11:52
- AprBest time12:26
- MayPossible12:54
- JunPossible13:08
- JulPossible13:03
- AugPossible12:39
- SepBetter not12:06
- OctPossible11:33
- NovBest time11:05
- DecBest time10:51
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 51. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Temples | November to April | May to August, October |
| Hot springs | November to April | May to August, October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: San José has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Mexico in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
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. 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 you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Centro Histórico de PueblaNature · History308 m
- Museo de la Revolución Mexicana, Casa de los Hermanos SerdánMuseum608 m
- Iglesia de San CristóbalTemples642 m
- Santo DomingoTemples693 m
- Monumento a los fundadores de PueblaMonument727 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Mexico guide.
More in Mexico: Temples
- Guanajuato
- Zacatecas
- Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de México: Historic building
- Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Santuario de Jesús Nazareno
- Catedral de la Asunción de María Santísima
Every Mexico place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is San José?
It is a hot spring bath in Mexico. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 San José?
November to April. In June there are 13 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 51.
How do you get to San José?
The nearest main airport is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 102 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Mexico is explained in its country guide.
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 Centro Histórico de Puebla, Museo de la Revolución Mexicana, Casa de los Hermanos Serdán, Iglesia de San Cristóbal. The rest is in the Mexico guide.
Keep reading
- Puebla de Zaragoza42 places to see in and around Puebla de Zaragoza, Mexico: Puebla de Zaragoza, La Gran Pirámide de Cholula, Centro Histórico de Puebla. Best time: November to April.
- Temples99 places for temples in Mexico, from Guanajuato to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: November to April. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- MexicoBefore travelling to Mexico: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: a passport is enough, with validity covering your stay.
- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about San José on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.