If you're based in or visiting Mexico City and you want a pool, quiet and reliable internet for a few days — or a few weeks — you don't need to book a flight to the coast. Tequesquitengo, a warm lake town in the state of Morelos, sits about two hours south of the city.
Why "near Mexico City" beats flying to the coast
Cabo, Tulum and Puerto Vallarta are wonderful, but they mean airports, higher prices and a full travel day each way. For a long weekend or a remote-work stretch, proximity wins. From Mexico City you can be at the lake in about two hours by car, which makes Tequesquitengo a practical base rather than a once-a-year trip.
- Price. A private villa here costs a fraction of a comparable coastal rental.
- Proximity. Close enough to combine city life and lake life in the same trip.
- Quiet. It's a Mexican lake town, not a crowded international resort strip.
A base built for remote work
Working from a rental only works if the basics are solid. At Quinta El Capricho that means fast fiber WiFi (about 100 Mbps — fine for video calls, large uploads and several devices at once), a fully equipped kitchen so you're not eating out every meal, and a workspace that happens to look out over the garden and pool.
Because plans change, there are weekly and monthly rates with no lease and no landlord — useful whether you want to test a place for a week or settle in for a month between projects.
Good for groups, families and winter escapes too
The villa sleeps up to 14 across 3 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, with a private pool, a heated hot tub for 8, a palapa with a BBQ grill, a large garden and parking for 8 cars — so it works just as well for a group weekend as for a solo work stretch. And because January highs average around 28 °C (82 °F), it doubles as a warm winter escape for visitors from the US, Canada and Europe who'd rather not fly all the way to the coast.
How to get there from Mexico City
It's roughly a 2-hour drive from Mexico City and from Mexico City International Airport (MEX), straight down the Mexico City–Acapulco highway; the villa is about 2 minutes off it.
- By car: the simplest option — rent a car or drive your own.
- Private transfer: arrange a door-to-door car (we can point you to options).
- By bus: Pullman de Morelos runs frequently toward Cuernavaca/Jojutla.
For guest security, the exact address and access details are shared the day before arrival.
Is the area safe?
Tequesquitengo is a calm lake town that's popular with families from Mexico City, especially on weekends and holidays. The villa itself is private and gated, with an on-site caretaker who welcomes guests and is reachable during your stay. As anywhere, common sense applies, and we share local tips when you arrive.
What to do nearby
- The lake: boating, jet-ski and water sports right in town.
- Jardines de México (the largest floral garden in Latin America) — about 10 minutes away.
- El Rollo water park — about 5 minutes.
- Tepoztlán, a magic town with markets and hiking — about 45 minutes.
- Mexico City itself — an easy 2-hour day trip if you want a dose of museums, food and nightlife.
Rates at a glance
| Stay | Rate (MXN) |
|---|---|
| Weekday night (Mon–Thu) | $5,000 |
| Weekend night (Fri–Sat) | $6,000 |
| Full week | $25,000 |
| Full month | $45,000 |
Booking direct here skips the ~15% OTA commission. A 30% deposit holds your dates; the balance is settled before check-in.
Make it your base near Mexico City
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