Plan on about 5 h 38 min of driving for the 245-mile (395 km) trip from Mascota to Boca de Pascuales, before any stops.
| Distance by road | 245 mi (395 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-70 → JAL 621 → MEX-80 → MEX-54D → MEX-54 → MEX-110 → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco, Colima |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.8 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.
Driving Mascota to Boca de Pascuales: the shape of the trip
MEX-54D (89 mi) and MEX-70 (87 mi) carry about 72% of the 245 miles. It runs through 2 states: Jalisco, Colima. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-54D. None of the 7 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from Mascota to Boca de Pascuales
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-70 | 0–87 | 87 | Jalisco |
| JAL 621 | 87–101 | 14 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 101–116 | 15 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 116–205 | 89 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 205–212 | 7 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 212–236 | 24 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 236–240 | 4 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 240–245 | 5 | Colima |
- Mile 196 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
Stops between Mascota and Boca de Pascuales
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 191)
- Museums and history: Guachimontones (mile 87), Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 88), Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 170), Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (mile 170), Cathedral Basilica of Colima (mile 210), Museo Regional de la Cristiada (mile 210)
Guachimontones
Near the town of Teuchitlán, Guachimontones is known for its circular structures. INAH describes it as the first large population center in western Mexico, emerging around 1000 BC, with two ball courts and about 40 circular buildings across 20 hectares.
Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila
Around the town of Tequila, the Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of blue agave fields shaped by the plant's use for tequila since the 16th century.
Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral
Ciudad Guzmán's St. Joseph Cathedral (Catedral de San José) is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ciudad Guzmán and the seat of its bishop.
Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán
Founded in the 1950s with writer Juan José Arreola among its promoters, this INAH museum in Ciudad Guzmán shows stone and ceramic pieces from western Mexico, colonial-era religious art and sketches by muralist José Clemente Orozco.
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.
Cathedral Basilica of Colima
Colima Cathedral, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, stands at a corner of the Jardín Libertad in the city center. Pope John Paul II named it a minor basilica on October 12, 1998.
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 Mascota to other places in Mexico
- Mascota to Temacapulín
- Mascota to Jalpa de Cánovas
- Mascota to Santa Fe de la Laguna
- Mascota to Pabellón de Hidalgo
- Mascota to Tócuaro
- Mascota to San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Mascota to Boca de Pascuales?
About 5 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 245 miles.
How far is Boca de Pascuales from Mascota by car?
About 245 miles (395 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 Mascota 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 Mascota to Boca de Pascuales?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Mascota to Boca de Pascuales use?
In order: MEX-70, JAL 621, MEX-80, MEX-54D, MEX-54, MEX-110 and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Mascota to Boca de Pascuales?
Closest to the road: Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (museum, mile 170, 2 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Colima (cathedral, mile 210, 2 mi from the route); Museo Regional de la Cristiada (museum, mile 210, 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.