The Wayro route from Amatitán to La Manzanilla is 239 miles (384 km), about 4 h 21 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 239 mi (384 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15D → MEX-GUA 10D → MEX-54D → MEX-54 → MEX-110 → MEX-200D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-54D, MEX-200D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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.
What the drive from Amatitán to La Manzanilla is like
MEX-54D (88 mi) and MEX-200 (39 mi) carry about 53% of the 239 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-54D, MEX-200D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-54, MEX-110, MEX-200 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: Jalisco, Colima. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Amatitán to La Manzanilla, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 5–8 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-GUA 10D | 8–37 | 29 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 37–39 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 39–127 | 88 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 127–135 | 8 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 135–160 | 25 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 160–162 | 2 | Colima |
| MEX-200D | 162–199 | 37 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 199–238 | 39 | Colima, Jalisco |
| local roads | 238–239 | 1 | Jalisco |
- Mile 119 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
- Mile 214 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Amatitán and La Manzanilla
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 171)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 114)
- Museums and history: Guachimontones (mile 14), Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 21), Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (mile 93), Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 94), El Chanal (mile 130), Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (mile 133), Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 171)
Guachimontones
Near the town of Teuchitlán, Guachimontones is known for its circular structures. INAH describes it as the first large population center in western Mexico, emerging around 1000 BC, with two ball courts and about 40 circular buildings across 20 hectares.
Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila
Around the town of Tequila, the Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of blue agave fields shaped by the plant's use for tequila since the 16th century.
Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán
Founded in the 1950s with writer Juan José Arreola among its promoters, this INAH museum in Ciudad Guzmán shows stone and ceramic pieces from western Mexico, colonial-era religious art and sketches by muralist José Clemente Orozco.
Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral
Ciudad Guzmán's St. Joseph Cathedral (Catedral de San José) is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ciudad Guzmán and the seat of its bishop.
Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park
This national park in western Mexico protects the upper slopes of two volcanic peaks, Volcán de Colima and Nevado de Colima, in the states of Jalisco and Colima.
El Chanal
North of Colima city, this Postclassic settlement straddles the Colima River. Its ceremonial core holds temples, palaces, altars and a ballcourt, and digs revealed copper, silver and gold metalwork along with pottery and obsidian tools.
Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar
Founded by collector María Teresa Pomar and run by the University of Colima, this museum is dedicated to Mexican folk art and handcrafts (artesanía), with pieces from across the country as well as the traditions of Colima state.
Museo Comunitario de la Sal
Set in an old warehouse in Cuyutlán, the community Salt Museum (Museo Comunitario de la Sal) explains how local salt has been harvested, from the old tapeixtle technique to modern methods, with historic photos of the salt works.
More drives to La Manzanilla
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- Pénjamo to La Manzanilla
- San Juan de los Lagos to La Manzanilla
From Amatitán to other places in Mexico
- Amatitán to Temacapulín
- Amatitán to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Amatitán to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
- Amatitán to Real de Asientos
- Amatitán to Pinos
- Amatitán to San Ignacio, Sinaloa
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Amatitán to La Manzanilla?
About 4 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 239 miles.
How far is La Manzanilla from Amatitán by car?
About 239 miles (384 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 Amatitán to La Manzanilla?
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 Amatitán to La Manzanilla?
The U.S. State Department rates Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Amatitán to La Manzanilla use?
In order: MEX-15D, MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-54D, MEX-54, MEX-110, MEX-200D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Amatitán and La Manzanilla?
Closest to the road: Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (museum, mile 93, 2 mi from the route); Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (art gallery, mile 133, 1 mi from the route); Museo Comunitario de la Sal (museum, mile 171, 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 mile 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 (roughly 2 to 7 miles depending on the type, farther for World Heritage sites): at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, with no more than five of one type, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place and city 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.