The Wayro route from San Ignacio, Sinaloa to Boca de Pascuales is 487 miles (783 km), about 9 h 5 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 487 mi (783 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-GUA 10D → MEX-54D → MEX-54 → MEX-110 → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Sinaloa (Level 4), Nayarit (Level 2), Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.5 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 San Ignacio, Sinaloa to Boca de Pascuales is like
MEX-15D (267 mi) and MEX-54D (89 mi) carry about 73% of the 487 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-54D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-54, MEX-110, MEX-200 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from San Ignacio, Sinaloa to Boca de Pascuales, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–21 | 21 | Sinaloa |
| MEX-15 | 21–58 | 37 | Sinaloa |
| connecting roads | 58–59 | 1 | Sinaloa |
| MEX-15D | 59–326 | 267 | Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco |
| MEX-GUA 10D | 326–356 | 30 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 356–357 | 1 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 357–446 | 89 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 446–454 | 8 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 454–478 | 24 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 478–481 | 3 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 481–487 | 6 | Colima |
- Mile 145 of this route: Sinaloa → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 288 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 437 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
Stops between San Ignacio, Sinaloa and Boca de Pascuales
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 307)
- Nature and outdoors: Agua Grande Lagoon (mile 120), Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 433)
- Museums and history: Tepic Cathedral (mile 226), Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (mile 307), Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 339), Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 412), Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (mile 412), El Chanal (mile 449), Museo Regional de Historia de Colima (mile 452)
Agua Grande Lagoon
Agua Grande is a large coastal lagoon in the Mexican state of Sinaloa that drains into the Pacific Ocean through the Teacapán Estuary.
Tepic Cathedral
The Immaculate Conception Cathedral, also known as Tepic Cathedral, stands on the main square in the center of Tepic and is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tepic.
Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería
The Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería, an interpretive museum of agave landscape and mining, is located in the municipality of Magdalena, Mexico.
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.
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 San Ignacio, Sinaloa to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Ignacio, Sinaloa to Boca de Pascuales?
About 9 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 487 miles.
How far is Boca de Pascuales from San Ignacio, Sinaloa by car?
About 487 miles (783 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 Ignacio, Sinaloa 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 Ignacio, Sinaloa to Boca de Pascuales?
The U.S. State Department rates Sinaloa Level 4: Do Not Travel; 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.
What roads does the drive from San Ignacio, Sinaloa to Boca de Pascuales use?
In order: MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-54D, MEX-54, MEX-110 and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between San Ignacio, Sinaloa and Boca de Pascuales?
Closest to the road: Tepic Cathedral (cathedral, mile 226, 2 mi from the route); Museo Interpretativo del Paisaje Agavero y la Minería (museum, mile 307, 0.6 mi from the route); Museo Regional de Historia de Colima (museum, mile 452, 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 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.