The Wayro route from Cosalá to La Manzanilla is 512 miles (824 km), about 9 h 25 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 512 mi (824 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | SIN 402 → SIN 403 → MEX-15D → MEX-200D → MEX-70D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Sinaloa (Level 4), Nayarit (Level 2), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-200D, MEX-70D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.5 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 Cosalá to La Manzanilla is like
MEX-15D (235 mi) and MEX-200 (131 mi) carry about 71% of the 512 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-200D, MEX-70D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-200 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 3 states: Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cosalá to La Manzanilla, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Sinaloa |
| SIN 402 | 1–34 | 33 | Sinaloa |
| connecting roads | 34–35 | 1 | Sinaloa |
| SIN 403 | 35–47 | 12 | Sinaloa |
| connecting roads | 47–50 | 3 | Sinaloa |
| MEX-15D | 50–285 | 235 | Sinaloa, Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 285–309 | 24 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 309–327 | 18 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 327–380 | 53 | Nayarit, Jalisco |
| MEX-200 | 380–511 | 131 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 511–512 | 1 | Jalisco |
- Mile 191 of this route: Sinaloa → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 371 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Cosalá and La Manzanilla
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Las Glorias Beach (mile 385), Rosita Beach (mile 387), Vallarta Botanical Garden (mile 403)
- Nature and outdoors: Agua Grande Lagoon (mile 167), Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 337), Costalegre (mile 382), Las Glorias Beach (mile 385), Rosita Beach (mile 387), Vallarta Botanical Garden (mile 403), Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve (mile 485)
Las Labradas
Las Labradas is an archaeological site set right on the coast of the municipality of San Ignacio, in the southern part of the Mexican state of Sinaloa.
Agua Grande Lagoon
Agua Grande is a large coastal lagoon in the Mexican state of Sinaloa that drains into the Pacific Ocean through the Teacapán Estuary.
Rincón de Guayabitos
Rincón de Guayabitos is a beach town in Compostela, Nayarit, with about two kilometers of shore known for gentle waves, a popular getaway from Tepic and Guadalajara.
Costalegre
Costalegre is a string of beaches, capes and bays of many sizes along Jalisco's Pacific coast, between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo.
Las Glorias Beach
Las Glorias Beach in Puerto Vallarta runs about 3,080 feet between Los Tules Beach and Tranquila Beach.
Rosita Beach
Next to the Malecón in Puerto Vallarta's Centro, Rosita Beach shares its name with one of the city's long-standing hotels.
Vallarta Botanical Garden
At about 1,300 feet above sea level near Puerto Vallarta, the Vallarta Botanical Garden covers 79 acres, 73 of them set aside as a reserve, and has been open to the public since 2005.
Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve
On the Pacific coast of Jalisco in La Huerta municipality, the Chamela-Cuixmala Biosphere Reserve was founded in 1993 and covers about 131 square kilometers.
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From Cosalá to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cosalá to La Manzanilla?
About 9 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 512 miles.
How far is La Manzanilla from Cosalá by car?
About 512 miles (824 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 Cosalá 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 Cosalá to La Manzanilla?
The U.S. State Department rates Sinaloa Level 4: Do Not Travel; Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Cosalá to La Manzanilla use?
In order: SIN 402, SIN 403, MEX-15D, MEX-200D, MEX-70D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Cosalá and La Manzanilla?
Closest to the road: Las Glorias Beach (beach, mile 385, 0.3 mi from the route); Rosita Beach (beach, mile 387, 0.2 mi from the route); Vallarta Botanical Garden (botanical garden, mile 403, 0.1 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.