The Wayro route from Tequila to Boca de Pascuales is 175 miles (281 km), about 3 h 7 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 175 mi (281 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-15D → MEX-GUA 10D → MEX-54D → MEX-54 → MEX-110 → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-15D, MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
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 Tequila to Boca de Pascuales is like
MEX-54D (89 mi) and MEX-GUA 10D (29 mi) carry about 67% of the 175 miles. MEX-15D, MEX-GUA 10D, MEX-54D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-54, MEX-110, MEX-200 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: Jalisco, Colima. None of the 7 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Tequila to Boca de Pascuales, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 4–14 | 10 | Jalisco |
| MEX-GUA 10D | 14–43 | 29 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 43–45 | 2 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 45–134 | 89 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 134–141 | 7 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 141–165 | 24 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 165–169 | 4 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 169–175 | 6 | Colima |
- Mile 125 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
Stops between Tequila and Boca de Pascuales
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 121)
- Museums and history: Guachimontones (mile 21), Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila (mile 27), Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 100), Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (mile 100), Cathedral Basilica of Colima (mile 139), Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (mile 139)
Guachimontones
Near the town of Teuchitlán, Guachimontones is known for its circular structures. INAH describes it as the first large population center in western Mexico, emerging around 1000 BC, with two ball courts and about 40 circular buildings across 20 hectares.
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.
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.
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 Tequila to Boca de Pascuales?
About 3 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 175 miles.
How far is Boca de Pascuales from Tequila by car?
About 175 miles (281 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 Tequila 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 Tequila to Boca de Pascuales?
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 Tequila to Boca de Pascuales use?
In order: 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 Tequila and Boca de Pascuales?
Closest to the road: Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (museum, mile 100, 2 mi from the route); Museo Universitario de Artes Populares María Teresa Pomar (art gallery, mile 139, 2 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Colima (cathedral, mile 139, 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.