The Wayro route from Otumba to Huasca de Ocampo is 50 miles (80 km), about 1 h 17 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 50 mi (80 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-132 → MEX-88 → MEX-105 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Otumba to Huasca de Ocampo is like
MEX-88 (15 mi) and MEX-132 (10 mi) carry about 50% of the 50 miles. The route stays on free federal roads (libre): MEX-132, MEX-88, MEX-105. It runs through 2 states: State of Mexico, Hidalgo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Otumba to Huasca de Ocampo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-132 | 4–14 | 10 | State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 14–15 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-88 | 15–30 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 30–34 | 4 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 34–44 | 10 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 44–50 | 6 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 12 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Otumba and Huasca de Ocampo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Church and former convent of Todos los Santos (mile 17), El Hiloche (mile 39)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Cultural Hidalguense (mile 30), Parque de los Niños Héroes, Pachuca (mile 34), El Hiloche (mile 39), El Chico National Park (mile 39)
- Museums and history: Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol (mile 30), Museo Nacional de la Fotografía (mile 34)
Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque
Built by Franciscan friar Francisco de Tembleque between 1554 and 1572, this 16th-century water system runs more than 48 km between Zempoala and Otumba. Its tallest arcade at Tepeyahualco reaches almost 40 meters, and UNESCO listed it in 2015.
Church and former convent of Todos los Santos
Franciscan friars built this fortress-style convent in Zempoala, and the complex still keeps the classic layout of atrium, church, open chapel and cloister. It pairs well with a drive through the area's old pulque haciendas.
Parque Cultural Hidalguense
Formerly Parque David Ben Gurión, Pachuca's Parque Cultural Hidalguense reopened in 2025 after a major renovation, with a monumental chess board, an artificial lake with fountains, a skate park and Byron Gálvez's restored artwork known as el Pisal.
Centro Interactivo Mundo Futbol
Centro Interactivo Mundo Fútbol is an interactive museum devoted to soccer, located in the city of Pachuca de Soto in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
Parque de los Niños Héroes, Pachuca
The Jardín de los Niños Héroes is a public park in the historic center of Pachuca de Soto, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
Museo Nacional de la Fotografía
Pachuca de Soto, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo, is home to the Museo Nacional de la Fotografía, a museum devoted to photography.
El Hiloche
Bosque El Hiloche is a state park of about 100 hectares of forest in Mineral del Monte, Hidalgo, and one of the geosites of the Comarca Minera Geopark.
El Chico National Park
In Hidalgo, El Chico National Park is known for towering cliffs such as Las Ventanas and Peña del Cuervo, popular with climbers, and forest wildlife including gray foxes, ringtails, armadillos, hawks, falcons and woodpeckers.
When you get to Huasca de Ocampo
Basaltic Prisms of Santa María Regla
Basalt columns more than 40 meters tall line a ravine near Huasca de Ocampo, formed when lava cooled quickly on contact with water. Alexander von Humboldt described the Basaltic Prisms (Prismas Basálticos) after his visit in 1803.
More drives to Huasca de Ocampo
- Actopan to Huasca de Ocampo
- Tepotzotlán to Huasca de Ocampo
- Mexico City to Huasca de Ocampo
- Jilotepec to Huasca de Ocampo
- Zimapán to Huasca de Ocampo
- Metepec to Huasca de Ocampo
From Otumba to other places in Mexico
- Otumba to Atlatlahucan
- Otumba to Malinalco
- Otumba to Tonatico
- Otumba to Amealco
- Otumba to Mineral de Pozos
- Otumba to Santa Fe de la Laguna
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Otumba to Huasca de Ocampo?
About 1 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 50 miles.
How far is Huasca de Ocampo from Otumba by car?
About 50 miles (80 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 Otumba to Huasca de Ocampo?
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 Otumba to Huasca de Ocampo?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Otumba to Huasca de Ocampo use?
In order: MEX-132, MEX-88 and MEX-105. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Otumba and Huasca de Ocampo?
Closest to the road: Church and former convent of Todos los Santos (convent, mile 17, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo Nacional de la Fotografía (museum, mile 34, 1 mi from the route); El Hiloche (state park, mile 39, 0.3 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.