The Wayro route from Tetela de Ocampo to Boca de Pascuales is 556 miles (894 km), about 10 h 27 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 556 mi (894 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | PUE 148 → MEX-119D → MEX-132D → MEX-132 → MEX-M40D → MEX-15D → MEX-110 → MEX-15 → MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2), State of Mexico (Level 2), Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Colima (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-119D, MEX-132D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
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 Tetela de Ocampo to Boca de Pascuales is like
MEX-15D (188 mi) and MEX-110 (108 mi) carry about 53% of the 556 miles. MEX-119D, MEX-132D, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-54D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-132, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-54, MEX-200 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 6 states: Puebla, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Colima. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tetela de Ocampo to Boca de Pascuales, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Puebla |
| PUE 148 | 1–29 | 28 | Puebla |
| connecting roads | 29–34 | 5 | Puebla |
| MEX-119D | 34–52 | 18 | Puebla, Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 52–54 | 2 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132D | 54–78 | 24 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-132 | 78–101 | 23 | Hidalgo |
| connecting roads | 101–102 | 1 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-M40D | 102–195 | 93 | Hidalgo, State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 195–196 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-15D | 196–384 | 188 | State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 384–388 | 4 | Jalisco |
| MEX-110 | 388–407 | 19 | Jalisco, Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 407–413 | 6 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 413–414 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MEX-110 | 414–479 | 65 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-54 | 479–488 | 9 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 488–491 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-54D | 491–515 | 24 | Jalisco, Colima |
| MEX-54 | 515–523 | 8 | Colima |
| MEX-110 | 523–547 | 24 | Colima |
| connecting roads | 547–551 | 4 | Colima |
| MEX-200 | 551–556 | 5 | Colima |
- Mile 49 of this route: Puebla → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 121 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 134 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
- Mile 165 of this route: Hidalgo → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 214 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 382 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 389 of this route: Jalisco → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 437 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 506 of this route: Jalisco → Colima (state line)
Stops between Tetela de Ocampo and Boca de Pascuales
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla (mile 27)
- Nature and outdoors: Rayón National Park (mile 217), Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 502)
- Museums and history: El Santo Museum (mile 73), Tula (mile 151), El Chanal (mile 518), Cathedral Basilica of Colima (mile 521)
Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla
In the Sierra Norte de Puebla, the sanctuary of Nuestro Padre Jesús in Aquixtla draws thousands of pilgrims during the year who come to give thanks for favors received.
El Santo Museum
Wrestling fans can stop in Tulancingo, birthplace of the masked luchador El Santo, where this museum opened in 1985. Displays include original masks and ring outfits, movie promotional material and photos from his career and private life.
Church and former convent of Todos los Santos
Franciscan friars built this fortress-style convent in Zempoala, and the complex still keeps the classic layout of atrium, church, open chapel and cloister. It pairs well with a drive through the area's old pulque haciendas.
Tula
Once the Toltec capital, the Tula archaeological zone is best known for its Atlantes, basalt warrior figures over four meters (13 feet) tall crowning the main pyramid. Visitors also see a ball court, the Burnt Palace and the Coatepantli wall, carved with snakes devouring skeletons.
Rayón National Park
Just outside Tlalpujahua, Rayón National Park (Parque Nacional Rayón) marks the start of the area's famous butterfly reserve country, which stretches south and west from here.
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.
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.
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From Tetela de Ocampo to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tetela de Ocampo to Boca de Pascuales?
About 10 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 556 miles.
How far is Boca de Pascuales from Tetela de Ocampo by car?
About 556 miles (894 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 Tetela de Ocampo 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 Tetela de Ocampo to Boca de Pascuales?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; 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 Tetela de Ocampo to Boca de Pascuales use?
In order: PUE 148, MEX-119D, MEX-132D, MEX-132, MEX-M40D, MEX-15D, MEX-110, MEX-15, MEX-54, MEX-54D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Tetela de Ocampo and Boca de Pascuales?
Closest to the road: Santuario de Nuestro Padre Jesús de Aquixtla (sanctuary, mile 27, 0.7 mi from the route); Tula (archaeological site, mile 151, 1 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Colima (cathedral, mile 521, 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.