Plan on about 1 h 6 min of driving for the 57-mile (92 km) trip from Lo de Marcos to Mismaloya, before any stops.
| Distance by road | 57 mi (92 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 1 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-200D |
| Mexican states on the route | Nayarit, Jalisco |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-200D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
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.
How the Lo de Marcos to Mismaloya drive plays out
MEX-200D (39 mi) and MEX-200 (17 mi) carry about 98% of the 57 miles. It runs through 2 states: Nayarit, Jalisco. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-200D. Of the 2 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Lo de Marcos to Mismaloya: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200 | 1–4 | 3 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 4–43 | 39 | Nayarit, Jalisco |
| MEX-200 | 43–57 | 14 | Jalisco |
- Mile 34 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Lo de Marcos and Mismaloya
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Las Glorias Beach (mile 48)
- Nature and outdoors: Costalegre (mile 45), Las Glorias Beach (mile 48)
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.
When you get to Mismaloya
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.
More drives to Mismaloya
- San Blas to Mismaloya
- Tepic to Mismaloya
- Tequila to Mismaloya
- Amatitán to Mismaloya
- Guadalajara to Mismaloya
- Ajijic to Mismaloya
From Lo de Marcos to other places in Mexico
- Lo de Marcos to Boca de Pascuales
- Lo de Marcos to Nuevo Ideal
- Lo de Marcos to Omitlán
- Lo de Marcos to Huasca de Ocampo
- Lo de Marcos to Mexcaltitán
- Lo de Marcos to Troncones
Continue Your Adventure
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Lo de Marcos to Mismaloya?
About 1 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 57 miles.
What is the driving distance from Lo de Marcos to Mismaloya?
About 57 miles (92 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 Lo de Marcos to Mismaloya?
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 Lo de Marcos to Mismaloya?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Lo de Marcos to Mismaloya use?
In order: MEX-200 and MEX-200D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Lo de Marcos and Mismaloya?
Closest to the road: Costalegre (beach, mile 45, 1 mi from the route); Las Glorias Beach (beach, mile 48, 0.2 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 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.