The Wayro route from Ihuatzio to Boca de Pascuales is 257 miles (414 km), about 6 h 11 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 257 mi (414 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-120 → MEX-15 → MEX-110 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Ihuatzio to Boca de Pascuales is like
MEX-15 (93 mi) and MEX-110 (92 mi) carry about 72% of the 257 miles. MEX-54D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-120, MEX-15, MEX-110, MEX-54, MEX-200 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: Michoacán, Jalisco, Colima. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ihuatzio to Boca de Pascuales, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Michoacán |
| MEX-120 | 3–12 | 9 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 12–13 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 13–75 | 62 | Michoacán |
| local roads | 75–83 | 8 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 83–114 | 31 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 114–181 | 67 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 181–190 | 9 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 190–193 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 193–217 | 24 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 217–224 | 7 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 224–249 | 25 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 249–252 | 3 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 252–257 | 5 | Colima |
- Mile 139 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 208 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
Stops between Ihuatzio and Boca de Pascuales
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Lago de Camécuaro National Park (mile 70)
- Nature and outdoors: Lago de Camécuaro National Park (mile 70), Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 204)
- Museums and history: Zamora de Hidalgo Cathedral (mile 75), El Chanal (mile 220), Alfonso Michel University Art Gallery (mile 222)
Lago de Camécuaro National Park
Fed by countless springs, clear Lake Camécuaro near Tangancícuaro, about 13 km from Zamora, is ringed by old ahuehuete (sabino) trees. The national park is a popular spot for swimming, rowboats and picnics in their shade.
Zamora de Hidalgo Cathedral
Zamora's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a 19th-century Catholic church in the Michoacán city of Zamora de Hidalgo, attributed to the Celaya architect Eduardo Tresguerras.
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.
Alfonso Michel University Art Gallery
Two restored old houses in downtown Colima hold this art gallery (Pinacoteca Universitaria Alfonso Michel), which honors painter Alfonso Michel and displays a large collection belonging to the University of Colima.
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 Ihuatzio to other places in Mexico
- Ihuatzio to Mineral de Pozos
- Ihuatzio to Omitlán
- Ihuatzio to Huasca de Ocampo
- Ihuatzio to Metztitlán
- Ihuatzio to Pinal de Amoles
- Ihuatzio to Ixcateopan
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ihuatzio to Boca de Pascuales?
About 6 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 257 miles.
How far is Boca de Pascuales from Ihuatzio by car?
About 257 miles (414 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 Ihuatzio 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 Ihuatzio to Boca de Pascuales?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Ihuatzio to Boca de Pascuales use?
In order: MEX-120, MEX-15, MEX-110, 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 Ihuatzio and Boca de Pascuales?
Closest to the road: Lago de Camécuaro National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 70, 0.5 mi from the route); El Chanal (archaeological site, mile 220, 2 mi from the route); Alfonso Michel University Art Gallery (museum, mile 222, 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.