Plan on about 10 h 31 min of driving for the 453-mile (729 km) trip from La Pesca to Temacapulín, before any stops.
| Distance by road | 453 mi (729 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 31 min |
| Main roads, in order | TAM 52 → TAM 75 → MEX-70 → TAM 126 → MEX-101 → SLP 80D → SLP 75D → MEX-57D → MEX-57 → MEX-80 → MEX-80D |
| Mexican states on the route | Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.1 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.
The La Pesca–Temacapulín drive in a few lines
MEX-101 (83 mi) and MEX-80D (68 mi) carry about 33% of the 453 miles. It runs through 4 states: Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D and MEX-80D. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: La Pesca to Temacapulín
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAM 52 | 0–29 | 29 | Tamaulipas |
| connecting roads | 29–31 | 2 | Tamaulipas |
| TAM 75 | 31–73 | 42 | Tamaulipas |
| MEX-70 | 73–91 | 18 | Tamaulipas |
| TAM 126 | 91–120 | 29 | Tamaulipas |
| MEX-101 | 120–203 | 83 | Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 80D | 203–234 | 31 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 234–235 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 75D | 235–255 | 20 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 255–257 | 2 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 257–277 | 20 | San Luis Potosí |
| connecting roads | 277–278 | 1 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57 | 278–293 | 15 | San Luis Potosí |
| local roads | 293–303 | 10 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 303–313 | 10 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 313–329 | 16 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80 | 329–332 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80D | 332–374 | 42 | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 374–407 | 33 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 407–433 | 26 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 433–436 | 3 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 436–453 | 17 | Jalisco |
- Mile 201 of this route: Tamaulipas → San Luis Potosí (state line)
- Mile 339 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 350 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between La Pesca and Temacapulín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Balcón de Montezuma (mile 107), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 383), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 383)
- Museums and history: Balcón de Montezuma (mile 107), Casa Museo Manuel José Othón (mile 295), Museo Laberinto de las Ciencias y las Artes (mile 297), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 383), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 383), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 413), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 419)
Balcón de Montezuma
High in the Sierra Madre Oriental of northern Huasteca Tamaulipas, Balcón de Montezuma is an archaeological site open to the public, with remains dating to the Mesoamerican Classic period, about A.D. 400 to 900.
Casa Museo Manuel José Othón
Near Plaza del Carmen in San Luis Potosí, poet Manuel José Othón's birthplace opened as a museum on November 28, 1966, covering his life and work.
Museo Laberinto de las Ciencias y las Artes
Built in Parque Tangamanga I and opened on September 4, 2008, the Museo Laberinto de las Ciencias y las Artes is an interactive museum in San Luis Potosí.
Teatro José Rosas Moreno
Named after Jalisco writer José Rosas Moreno, this theater in Lagos de Moreno took decades to finish: work started in 1867, and it opened on May 5, 1907.
Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera
Lagos de Moreno, in the state of Jalisco, is home to the Museo Casa Agustín Rivera Altos de Jalisco, a local museum in town.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Raised between 1732 and 1769, the cathedral basilica of San Juan de los Lagos draws pilgrims from far away who come to visit the small image of the Virgin kept inside.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
A people who dominated much of Los Altos between AD 400 and 900 built Teocaltitán, near Jalostotitlán. The site's pyramids, sunken patios and ball court cover about nine hectares.
More drives to Temacapulín
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- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Temacapulín
- Real de Asientos to Temacapulín
- Pinos to Temacapulín
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Temacapulín
From La Pesca to other places in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from La Pesca to Temacapulín?
About 10 h 31 min of driving without stops, over 453 miles.
How far is Temacapulín from La Pesca by car?
About 453 miles (729 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 La Pesca to Temacapulín?
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 La Pesca to Temacapulín?
The U.S. State Department rates Tamaulipas Level 4: Do Not Travel; San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from La Pesca to Temacapulín use?
In order: TAM 52, TAM 75, MEX-70, TAM 126, MEX-101, SLP 80D, SLP 75D, MEX-57D, MEX-57, MEX-80 and MEX-80D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between La Pesca and Temacapulín?
Closest to the road: Balcón de Montezuma (archaeological site, mile 107, 0.6 mi from the route); Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 383, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (museum, mile 383, 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.