Tepic
Discover Tepic
Tepic is the capital city of Nayarit. Nestled in a verdant valley with vestiges of the Sierra Occidental here and there, Tepic can be a little muggy and wet from April to November but otherwise offers lots of sunshine and can be an interesting destination or embarkation point to the Nayarit Riviera. It was established in 1531 after Hernando Cortes and his sidekick Nuño de Guzmán claimed the area as Nueva Galicia for Spain while ravaging the Uto-Aztecan peoples like the Cora and Huichol. Guzman spared no opportunity in whetting his bloodlust while going here and there trying to uncover the fabled Cibola, that is, Seven Cities of Gold. The savagery led to revolt by the indigenous people with the Mixton War a few years later. When things settled, Tepic became an agricultural center for commodities like peanuts, citrus, and even coffee, though it remained a restive area.
Taste of Tepic...
You're not exactly spoiled for choice of eating options in Tepic, although what there is is usually quite good. There isn't much nightlife in Tepic, and most drinking establishments and discotheques are located well away from the city center. For a simple beer or cocktail with a lovely view of the zocalo, head to the Restaurante La Gloria Bar & Grill mentioned in the Eat section above. As of January 2024, the Canadian government advises avoiding non-essential travel to Tepic due to violence and organized crime. The town of Xalisco, just south of Tepic, is a narcotics trade epicenter and probably isn't wise to go poking around in.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsThe centro is small and walkable. For farther flung destinations, the ride hailing services Uber and Didi are available. You can find a large and varied collection of ATMs inside the 21.50744-104.893811 Palacio de Gobierno, but note the building is only open on weekdays from 8:00-16:00. You're not exactly spoiled for choice of eating options in Tepic, although what there is is usually quite good. There isn't much nightlife in Tepic, and most drinking establishments and discotheques are located well away from the city center. For a simple beer or cocktail with a lovely view of the zocalo, head to the Restaurante La Gloria Bar & Grill mentioned in the Eat section above. As of January 2024, the Canadian government advises avoiding non-essential travel to Tepic due to violence and organized crime. The town of Xalisco, just south of Tepic, is a narcotics trade epicenter and probably isn't wise to go poking around in....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
The centro is small and walkable. For farther flung destinations, the ride hailing services Uber and Didi are available. You can find a large and varied collection of ATMs inside the 21.50744-104.893811 Palacio de Gobierno, but note the building is only open on weekdays from 8:00-16:00. You're not exactly spoiled for choice of eating options in Tepic, although what there is is usually quite good. There isn't much nightlife in Tepic, and most drinking establishments and discotheques are located well away from the city center. For a simple beer or cocktail with a lovely view of the zocalo, head to the Restaurante La Gloria Bar & Grill mentioned in the Eat section above. As of January 2024, the Canadian government advises avoiding non-essential travel to Tepic due to violence and organized crime. The town of Xalisco, just south of Tepic, is a narcotics trade epicenter and probably isn't wise to go poking around in.
Where to Stay
As of January 2024, the Canadian government advises avoiding non-essential travel to Tepic due to violence and organized crime. The town of Xalisco, just south of Tepic, is a narcotics trade epicenter and probably isn't wise to go poking around in.
Money & Budget
You can find a large and varied collection of ATMs inside the 21.50744-104.893811 Palacio de Gobierno, but note the building is only open on weekdays from 8:00-16:00. You're not exactly spoiled for choice of eating options in Tepic, although what there is is usually quite good. There isn't much nightlife in Tepic, and most drinking establishments and discotheques are located well away from the city center. For a simple beer or cocktail with a lovely view of the zocalo, head to the Restaurante La Gloria Bar & Grill mentioned in the Eat section above. As of January 2024, the Canadian government advises avoiding non-essential travel to Tepic due to violence and organized crime.
Safety Information
Safety Overview
As of January 2024, the Canadian government advises avoiding non-essential travel to Tepic due to violence and organized crime. The town of Xalisco, just south of Tepic, is a narcotics trade epicenter and probably isn't wise to go poking around in.