The Wayro route from San Luis Soyatlán to La Manzanilla is 213 miles (343 km), about 4 h 9 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 213 mi (343 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15 → JAL 446 → MEX-54D → MEX-54 → MEX-110 → MEX-200D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-54D, MEX-200D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Luis Soyatlán to La Manzanilla is like
MEX-54D (66 mi) and MEX-200 (39 mi) carry about 49% of the 213 miles. MEX-54D, MEX-200D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-54, MEX-110, MEX-200 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: Jalisco, Colima. Of the 6 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from San Luis Soyatlán to La Manzanilla, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-15 | 0–9 | 9 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 9–10 | 1 | Jalisco |
| JAL 446 | 10–28 | 18 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 28–37 | 9 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 37–103 | 66 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 103–109 | 6 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 109–134 | 25 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 134–137 | 3 | Colima |
| MEX-200D | 137–174 | 37 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 174–213 | 39 | Colima, Jalisco |
- Mile 93 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
- Mile 190 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between San Luis Soyatlán and La Manzanilla
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 147)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 89)
- Museums and history: Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (mile 68), Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 68), El Chanal (mile 105), Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (mile 107), Museo Comunitario de la Sal (mile 147)
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.
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 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.
Museo Comunitario de la Sal
Set in an old warehouse in Cuyutlán, the community Salt Museum (Museo Comunitario de la Sal) explains how local salt has been harvested, from the old tapeixtle technique to modern methods, with historic photos of the salt works.
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From San Luis Soyatlán to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Luis Soyatlán to La Manzanilla?
About 4 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 213 miles.
How far is La Manzanilla from San Luis Soyatlán by car?
About 213 miles (343 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 Luis Soyatlán to La Manzanilla?
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 Luis Soyatlán to La Manzanilla?
The U.S. State Department rates 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 Luis Soyatlán to La Manzanilla use?
In order: MEX-15, JAL 446, MEX-54D, MEX-54, MEX-110, MEX-200D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between San Luis Soyatlán and La Manzanilla?
Closest to the road: Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (museum, mile 68, 2 mi from the route); Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (art gallery, mile 107, 1 mi from the route); Museo Comunitario de la Sal (museum, mile 147, 0.4 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.