The Wayro route from Taxco to Tepoztlán is 73 miles (117 km), about 1 h 15 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 73 mi (117 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 15 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-92D → MEX-91D → MEX-95D → MEX-95 → MEX-160D |
| Mexican states on the route | Guerrero (Level 4), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-92D, MEX-91D, MEX-95D, MEX-160D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Taxco to Tepoztlán is like
MEX-95D (23 mi) and MEX-92D (16 mi) carry about 53% of the 73 miles. MEX-92D, MEX-91D, MEX-95D, MEX-160D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-95 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 2 states: Guerrero, Morelos. None of the 5 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Taxco to Tepoztlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Guerrero |
| MEX-92D | 2–18 | 16 | Guerrero |
| MEX-91D | 18–34 | 16 | Guerrero, Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 34–52 | 18 | Morelos |
| MEX-95 | 52–61 | 9 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 61–66 | 5 | Morelos |
| MEX-160D | 66–71 | 5 | Morelos |
| local roads | 71–73 | 2 | Morelos |
- Mile 21 of this route: Guerrero → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Taxco and Tepoztlán
- Nature and outdoors: Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (mile 7), Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (mile 61)
- Museums and history: Xochicalco (mile 45), Cuernavaca Cathedral (mile 52), Museo Fotográfico de Cuernavaca (mile 60)
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park
Protected as a national park since 1936, this area near Taxco centers on the Cacahuamilpa caverns, where a guided route of about 4 km passes chambers up to 80 meters high, decorated with flowstone and floor-to-ceiling columns.
Xochicalco
A fortified hilltop city that thrived between about 650 and 900, Xochicalco is a UNESCO World Heritage site where you can see the Pyramid of the Plumed Serpent with its carved reliefs, ball courts, an underground observatory and a site museum.
Cuernavaca Cathedral
Franciscans built this 16th-century convent church, now Cuernavaca's cathedral and part of the UNESCO-listed monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl; visitors can see its murals, side chapels and a sacred art museum.
Museo Fotográfico de Cuernavaca
The Museo Fotográfico de Cuernavaca is a photography museum in Cuernavaca, Morelos, housed in a building that resembles a French-style castle.
Lagunas de Zempoala National Park
Seven lagoons, three of them permanent, sit among pine, oak and fir forest above 3,000 meters in this park, decreed in 1936 on the Morelos–State of Mexico line. Hiking, horseback riding, camping and rowboats are popular here.
When you get to Tepoztlán
Tepoztlán Ex Convento Museum
Tepoztlán's Dominican monastery, built between 1555 and 1580, keeps original 16th-century murals in its cloister. Upstairs, the museum covers local daily life, faith, festivals and dances, and the complex is part of a UNESCO World Heritage listing.
El Tepozteco National Park
Eroded volcanic hills of the Sierra de Tepoztlán fill this national park, about half of which lies in Mexico City's Milpa Alta borough. A short, steep climb leads to the Tepozteco archaeological zone; wear good shoes, since the rocks get slippery.
El Tepozteco
High on a hill above Tepoztlán, El Tepozteco holds the remains of a shrine to Ometochtli-Tepoztécatl, god of pulque, fertility and the harvest, along with terraced platforms built from around AD 1200.
More drives to Tepoztlán
- Mexico City to Tepoztlán
- Metepec to Tepoztlán
- Toluca to Tepoztlán
- Atlixco to Tepoztlán
- Tepotzotlán to Tepoztlán
- Puebla to Tepoztlán
From Taxco to other places in Mexico
- Taxco to Metepec
- Taxco to Valle de Bravo
- Taxco to Pedro Escobedo
- Taxco to Cadereyta
- Taxco to Bernal
- Taxco to Zimapán
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Taxco to Tepoztlán?
About 1 h 15 min of driving without stops, over 73 miles.
How far is Tepoztlán from Taxco by car?
About 73 miles (117 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 Taxco to Tepoztlán?
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 Taxco to Tepoztlán?
The U.S. State Department rates Guerrero Level 4: Do Not Travel; Morelos Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Taxco to Tepoztlán use?
In order: MEX-92D, MEX-91D, MEX-95D, MEX-95 and MEX-160D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Taxco and Tepoztlán?
Closest to the road: Xochicalco (archaeological site, mile 45, 5 mi from the route); Cuernavaca Cathedral (cathedral, mile 52, 2 mi from the route); Museo Fotográfico de Cuernavaca (museum, mile 60, 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.