Plan on about 5 h 2 min of driving for the 293-mile (472 km) trip from San Blas to Boca de Pascuales, before any stops.
| Total distance | 293 mi (472 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-76D → MEX-15D → MEX-GUA 10D → MEX-54D → MEX-54 → MEX-110 → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-76D, MEX-15D, MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.7 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.
On the road from San Blas to Boca de Pascuales
MEX-15D (107 mi) and MEX-54D (89 mi) carry about 67% of the 293 miles. It runs through 3 states: Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-76D, MEX-15D and MEX-GUA 10D. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Which roads connect San Blas and Boca de Pascuales
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–7 | 7 | Nayarit |
| MEX-76D | 7–27 | 20 | Nayarit |
| MEX-15D | 27–134 | 107 | Nayarit, Jalisco |
| MEX-GUA 10D | 134–163 | 29 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 163–164 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 164–253 | 89 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 253–260 | 7 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 260–285 | 25 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 285–288 | 3 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 288–293 | 5 | Colima |
- Mile 96 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 244 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
What to see on the way from San Blas to Boca de Pascuales
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 239)
- Museums and history: Tepic Cathedral (mile 33), Museo Amado Nervo (mile 33), National Museum of Tequila (mile 124), Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 146), Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (mile 218), Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 219), Cathedral Basilica of Colima (mile 258), Alfonso Michel University Art Gallery (mile 258)
Tepic Cathedral
On Tepic's main square, right in the city center, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, also known as Tepic Cathedral, serves the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tepic.
Museo Amado Nervo
Poet Amado Nervo was born on August 27, 1870, in this mid-19th-century house in downtown Tepic, which opened as a museum dedicated to him on April 27, 1970.
National Museum of Tequila
The National Museum of Tequila (MUNAT) in the town of Tequila tells the story of the spirit that put this corner of Jalisco on the map. The state government took it back in 2026 and announced a reopening with refreshed exhibits.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alfonso Michel University Art Gallery
Two restored old houses in downtown Colima hold this art gallery (Pinacoteca Universitaria Alfonso Michel), which honors painter Alfonso Michel and displays a large collection belonging to the University of Colima.
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 San Blas to other places in Mexico
- San Blas to Teúl de González Ortega
- San Blas to Temacapulín
- San Blas to Barra de Navidad
- San Blas to Comala
- San Blas to Jalpa de Cánovas
- San Blas to Santa Fe de la Laguna
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Blas to Boca de Pascuales?
About 5 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 293 miles.
What is the driving distance from San Blas to Boca de Pascuales?
About 293 miles (472 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 San Blas 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 San Blas to Boca de Pascuales?
The U.S. State Department rates Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; 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 San Blas to Boca de Pascuales?
In order: MEX-76D, MEX-15D, MEX-GUA 10D, 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 San Blas to Boca de Pascuales?
Closest to the road: Tepic Cathedral (cathedral, mile 33, 1 mi from the route); Museo Amado Nervo (biographical museum, mile 33, 2 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Colima (cathedral, mile 258, 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.