The Wayro route from Metztitlán to Boca de Pascuales is 508 miles (818 km), about 9 h 59 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 508 mi (818 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | HGO 37 → MEX-105 → MEX-85 → MEX-M40D → MEX-15D → MEX-110 → MEX-15 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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 Metztitlán to Boca de Pascuales is like
MEX-15D (189 mi) and MEX-110 (107 mi) carry about 58% of the 508 miles. MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-105, MEX-85, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-54, MEX-200 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 5 states: Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Colima. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Metztitlán to Boca de Pascuales, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| HGO 37 | 0–14 | 14 | Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 14–15 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 15–30 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 30–34 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 34–49 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 49–56 | 7 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-85 | 56–67 | 11 | Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 67–68 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 68–147 | 79 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 147–148 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 148–337 | 189 | State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 337–341 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 341–359 | 18 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 359–365 | 6 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 365–367 | 2 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 367–431 | 64 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 431–441 | 10 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 441–444 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 444–468 | 24 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 468–475 | 7 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 475–500 | 25 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 500–503 | 3 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 503–508 | 5 | Colima |
- Mile 73 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 87 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 117 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 167 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 334 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 341 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 390 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 459 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
Stops between Metztitlán and Boca de Pascuales
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Biosphere Reserve Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 7), Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 15), Templo y exconvento de San Agustín (mile 32)
- Nature and outdoors: Biosphere Reserve Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 7), Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 15), Rayón National Park (mile 169), Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 454)
- Museums and history: Teotihuacan (mile 68), Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 187), El Chanal (mile 470), Museo Regional de Historia de Colima (mile 473)
Biosphere Reserve Barranca de Metztitlán
The Barranca de Metztitlán Biosphere Reserve protects about 96,000 hectares of eastern-central Hidalgo, where the Amajac, Metztitlán, Almolón and Metzquititlán rivers have cut four canyons, the Metztitlán gorge being the main one.
Barranca de Metztitlán
Barranca de Metztitlán is a biosphere reserve in Hidalgo, protected for its steep cliffs, deep winding canyons and distinctive plants and wildlife.
Templo y exconvento de San Agustín
Founded in 1536 and built between 1542 and 1562, the Augustinian church and former convent of San Agustín in Atotonilco el Grande has a Plateresque design and frescoes.
Teotihuacan
Built between the 1st and 7th centuries AD, this UNESCO-listed ancient city lines the Avenue of the Dead, where you can walk between the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
Teatro Morelos de Maravatío
Maravatío's Teatro Morelos is a late-19th-century theater in a French-influenced neoclassical style, designed by architect Rafael Guerrero Torres. It opened on January 11, 1879, with a performance by opera singer Ángela Peralta.
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.
Museo Regional de Historia de Colima
An early 19th-century mansion on Colima's Portal Morelos holds this regional history museum, run jointly by INAH, the University of Colima and the state. Exhibits range from Capacha and Comala pottery and shaft tombs to Philippine trade and the Revolution.
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From Metztitlán to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Metztitlán to Boca de Pascuales?
About 9 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 508 miles.
How far is Boca de Pascuales from Metztitlán by car?
About 508 miles (818 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 Metztitlán 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 Metztitlán to Boca de Pascuales?
The U.S. State Department rates Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 Metztitlán to Boca de Pascuales use?
In order: HGO 37, MEX-105, MEX-85, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-110, MEX-15, 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 Metztitlán and Boca de Pascuales?
Closest to the road: Biosphere Reserve Barranca de Metztitlán (biosphere reserve, mile 7, 0.6 mi from the route); Barranca de Metztitlán (canyon, mile 15, 0.2 mi from the route); Templo y exconvento de San Agustín (convent, mile 32, 0.7 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.