Real de Catorce to Boca de Pascuales is about 477 road miles (767 km): roughly 9 h 29 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 477 mi (767 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | SLP 43 → MEX-63 → MEX-49 → MEX-57D → MEX-70 → MEX-80 → MEX-80D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MEX-54D → MEX-54 → MEX-110 → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Colima |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-57D, MEX-80D, MEX-90D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.1 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.
Driving Real de Catorce to Boca de Pascuales: the shape of the trip
MEX-80D (128 mi) and MEX-54D (89 mi) carry about 45% of the 477 miles. It runs through 4 states: San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Colima. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-57D, MEX-80D and MEX-90D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Real de Catorce to Boca de Pascuales: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–7 | 7 | San Luis Potosí |
| SLP 43 | 7–40 | 33 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-63 | 40–114 | 74 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-49 | 114–125 | 11 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-57D | 125–140 | 15 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-70 | 140–157 | 17 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80 | 157–160 | 3 | San Luis Potosí |
| MEX-80D | 160–201 | 41 | San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 201–234 | 33 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 234–321 | 87 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 321–326 | 5 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 326–330 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 330–347 | 17 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 347–436 | 89 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 436–444 | 8 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 444–468 | 24 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 468–472 | 4 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 472–477 | 5 | Colima |
- Mile 167 of this route: San Luis Potosí → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 177 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 428 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
What to see on the way from Real de Catorce to Boca de Pascuales
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 211)
- Nature and outdoors: Agua Azul (mile 325), Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 423)
- Museums and history: San Luis Potosí Cathedral (mile 131), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 211), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 240), Casa Museo López Portillo (mile 326), Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 402), Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (mile 442)
San Luis Potosí Cathedral
A parish church from 1609 once stood where San Luis Potosí's cathedral rose between 1701 and 1728. Today the Baroque building serves as the seat of the archdiocese.
Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera
The Museo Casa Agustín Rivera Altos de Jalisco is a museum in the town of Lagos de Moreno, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
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.
Agua Azul
Parque Agua Azul is an urban park on Calzada Independencia in Guadalajara's historic center, a green stop close to downtown.
Casa Museo López Portillo
Opened on May 10, 1982, this house museum in Guadalajara's historic center showcases decorative arts and promotes work by young artists from the metro area.
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.
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.
Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar
Founded by collector María Teresa Pomar and run by the University of Colima, this museum is dedicated to Mexican folk art and handcrafts (artesanía), with pieces from across the country as well as the traditions of Colima state.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Real de Catorce to Boca de Pascuales?
About 9 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 477 miles.
What is the driving distance from Real de Catorce to Boca de Pascuales?
About 477 miles (767 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 Real de Catorce 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 Real de Catorce to Boca de Pascuales?
The U.S. State Department rates San Luis Potosí Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Real de Catorce to Boca de Pascuales?
In order: SLP 43, MEX-63, MEX-49, MEX-57D, MEX-70, MEX-80, MEX-80D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MEX-54D, MEX-54, MEX-110 and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Real de Catorce and Boca de Pascuales?
Closest to the road: Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (museum, mile 211, 0.4 mi from the route); Agua Azul (park, mile 325, 1 mi from the route); Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (art gallery, mile 442, 1 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.