Plan on about 2 h 49 min of driving for the 111-mile (179 km) trip from Ajijic to Teúl de González Ortega, before any stops.
| Total distance | 111 mi (179 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 2 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-23 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Driving this route in a car with U.S. plates
| Temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) | Required: this route is outside the zones where U.S.-registered cars can skip the temporary import permit (Baja California, Baja California Sur and part of Sonora) |
|---|---|
| Mexican auto insurance | Required for all vehicles: buy a Mexican policy before you drive |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Mexico travel information (updated August 11, 2026); permits are issued by Banjercito.
On the road from Ajijic to Teúl de González Ortega
MEX-23 (104 mi) carries about 94% of the 111 miles. It runs through 2 states: Jalisco, Zacatecas. Of the 4 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Ajijic to Teúl de González Ortega
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-23 | 1–35 | 34 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 35–41 | 6 | Jalisco |
| MEX-23 | 41–111 | 70 | Jalisco, Zacatecas |
- Mile 81 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
Places worth a stop between Ajijic and Teúl de González Ortega
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 33), Museum of Paleontology of Guadalajara (mile 35), Guadalajara Cathedral (mile 37), Museo de Arte de Zapopan (mile 41)
- Museums and history: Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 33), Museum of Paleontology of Guadalajara (mile 35), Guadalajara Cathedral (mile 37), Museo de Arte de Zapopan (mile 41)
Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque
Tlaquepaque has two main ceramics museums, and this is one of them: the Museo Regional de la Cerámica, on Independencia Street in the center of town. The other is the Pantaleón Panduro Museum.
Museum of Paleontology of Guadalajara
Only a few museums in Mexico are devoted to fossils, and one of them sits in Guadalajara's Parque Agua Azul, where it has welcomed visitors since 2000.
Guadalajara Cathedral
In the Centro of Guadalajara, the Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady is the seat of the Archdiocese of Guadalajara and a minor basilica.
Museo de Arte de Zapopan
Run by the city of Zapopan, the Museo de Arte de Zapopan is a contemporary art museum in the town's historic center, open since 2002.
When you get to Teúl de González Ortega
El Teúl
On a hill of the same name in southern Zacatecas, near Jalisco, El Teúl was a Mesoamerican settlement where people made copper and ceramic goods.
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From Ajijic to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ajijic to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 2 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 111 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ajijic to Teúl de González Ortega?
About 111 miles (179 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Do I need a permit to drive my U.S. car from Ajijic to Teúl de González Ortega?
Yes. A temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) is required for a U.S.-registered car on this route, which is outside the zones where it can be skipped. Mexican auto insurance is required for every vehicle.
Is it safe to drive from Ajijic to Teúl de González Ortega?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Ajijic and Teúl de González Ortega?
Closest to the road: Museum of Paleontology of Guadalajara (museum, mile 35, 0.1 mi from the route); Guadalajara Cathedral (cathedral, mile 37, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo de Arte de Zapopan (art museum, mile 41, 0.4 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on September 29, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.