Tepic
Founded in 1531 by Nuño de Guzmán, Tepic is the capital of Mexico's Pacific-coast state of Nayarit, set in a valley with the Sierra Occidental in the surrounding terrain and several volcanoes — San Juan, Las Navajas, and Sangangüey — nearby. The city centre has a walkable café and restaurant scene, and the wider region includes a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tepic also serves as a practical base for the Nayarit Riviera coast.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population332,863
- Nearest water from center 1.0 km0.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.2 km2.0 mi
Tepic: quick answers
Where is Tepic?
Tepic is in Mexico.
How do you get to Tepic?
The nearest airport is Tepic (TPQ), about 1 hr 22 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Tepic?
The warmest month is June, averaging 23°C73°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 17°C62°F. The wettest month is August, with about 370 mm14.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Tepic?
OpenStreetMap lists 6 museums, 39 restaurants, 13 cafés and 15 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.