The Wayro route from Atlixco to Boca de Pascuales is 539 miles (868 km), about 9 h 51 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 539 mi (868 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-190D → MEX-190 → MEX-150D → MEX-M40D → MEX-15D → MEX-110 → MEX-15 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Tlaxcala (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-190D, MEX-150D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Atlixco to Boca de Pascuales is like
MEX-15D (188 mi) and MEX-M40D (139 mi) carry about 61% of the 539 miles. MEX-190D, MEX-150D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-190, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-54, MEX-200 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 7 states: Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Colima. None of the 7 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Atlixco to Boca de Pascuales, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Puebla |
| MEX-190D | 3–16 | 13 | Puebla |
| MEX-190 | 16–25 | 9 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 25–26 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-150D | 26–39 | 13 | Puebla |
| MEX-M40D | 39–178 | 139 | Puebla, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 178–179 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 179–367 | 188 | State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 367–372 | 5 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 372–390 | 18 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 390–396 | 6 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 396–398 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 398–462 | 64 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 462–472 | 10 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 472–474 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 474–498 | 24 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 498–506 | 8 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 506–530 | 24 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 530–534 | 4 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 534–539 | 5 | Colima |
- Mile 43 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
- Mile 66 of this route: Tlaxcala → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 74 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 87 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 104 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 117 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 148 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 197 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 365 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 372 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 421 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 489 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
Stops between Atlixco and Boca de Pascuales
- Nature and outdoors: Rayón National Park (mile 200), Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 485)
- Museums and history: Museo de Historia y Antropología de Cholula (mile 21), Cacaxtla (mile 34), Teotihuacan (mile 86), Tula (mile 134), Museo Regional de la Cristiada (mile 504)
Museo de Historia y Antropología de Cholula
Run by INAH, the Museo de Historia y Antropología de Cholula is the site museum for Cholula's archaeological zone. Don't confuse it with the Museo Regional de Cholula, two blocks away.
Cacaxtla
Built on a hill rising above the Tlaxcala-Puebla valley, Cacaxtla is known for its pre-Hispanic murals on the Gran Basamento, a large platform now sheltered under a roof. INAH manages it together with nearby Xochitécatl.
Teotihuacan
Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, this UNESCO-listed ancient city lines the Avenue of the Dead, where you can walk between the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
Tula
Once the Toltec capital, the Tula archaeological zone is best known for its Atlantes, basalt warrior figures over four meters (13 feet) tall crowning the main pyramid. Visitors also see a ball court, the Burnt Palace and the Coatepantli wall, carved with snakes devouring skeletons.
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
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.
Museo Regional de la Cristiada
The Museo Regional de la Cristiada is a small museum in the city of Colima, in the Mexican state of the same name. It opened its doors in 2004.
More drives to Boca de Pascuales
- Sayula to Boca de Pascuales
- Mazamitla to Boca de Pascuales
- San Luis Soyatlán to Boca de Pascuales
- Cotija to Boca de Pascuales
- Ajijic to Boca de Pascuales
- Amatitán to Boca de Pascuales
From Atlixco to other places in Mexico
- Atlixco to Zacatelco
- Atlixco to Tlaxcala
- Atlixco to Apizaco
- Atlixco to Ixtenco
- Atlixco to Tlaxco
- Atlixco to Calpulalpan
Continue Your Adventure
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Atlixco to Boca de Pascuales?
About 9 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 539 miles.
How far is Boca de Pascuales from Atlixco by car?
About 539 miles (868 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 Atlixco to Boca de Pascuales?
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 Atlixco to Boca de Pascuales?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; 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 Atlixco to Boca de Pascuales use?
In order: MEX-190D, MEX-190, MEX-150D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-54, MEX-54D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Atlixco and Boca de Pascuales?
Closest to the road: Museo de Historia y Antropología de Cholula (museum, mile 21, 1 mi from the route); Tula (archaeological site, mile 134, 1 mi from the route); Museo Regional de la Cristiada (museum, mile 504, 2 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.