The Wayro route from Valle de Bravo to Amatitán is 332 miles (535 km), about 6 h 1 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 332 mi (535 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-A7D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MICH 122 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Michoacán (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-A7D, MEX-15D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.3 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 Valle de Bravo to Amatitán is like
MEX-15D (223 mi) and MEX-15 (54 mi) carry about 83% of the 332 miles. MEX-A7D, MEX-15D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 3 states: State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Valle de Bravo to Amatitán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–19 | 19 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A7D | 19–35 | 16 | State of Mexico, Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 35–42 | 7 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15 | 42–73 | 31 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 73–74 | 1 | Michoacán |
| MICH 122 | 74–90 | 16 | Michoacán |
| connecting roads | 90–93 | 3 | Michoacán |
| MEX-15D | 93–309 | 216 | Michoacán, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 309–332 | 23 | Jalisco |
- Mile 32 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 239 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Valle de Bravo and Amatitán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Bosencheve National Park (mile 29), Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 91), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 308)
- Nature and outdoors: Bosencheve National Park (mile 29), Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve (mile 39), Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (mile 308)
- Museums and history: Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 91), Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque (mile 299), Museo Regional de Guadalajara (mile 303)
- With kids: Acuario Michin Guadalajara (mile 304)
Bosencheve National Park
Straddling Michoacán and the State of Mexico, Bosencheve National Park was established in 1940 and protects roughly 146 square kilometers of land.
Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve
Every fall, millions of monarch butterflies from across North America return to the oyamel fir forests about 100 km northwest of Mexico City, clustering so densely they bend branches. The reserve became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.
Teatro Morelos de Maravatío
Maravatío's Teatro Morelos is a late-19th-century theater in a French-influenced neoclassical style, designed by architect Rafael Guerrero Torres. It opened on January 11, 1879, with a performance by opera singer Ángela Peralta.
Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque
On Independencia Street in central Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, the Museo Regional de la Cerámica is one of the city's two main ceramics museums, alongside the Pantaleón Panduro Museum.
Museo Regional de Guadalajara
Facing the Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres in downtown Guadalajara, the Museo Regional de Guadalajara fills a full city block bounded by Hidalgo, Pino Suárez, Liceo and Independencia streets.
Acuario Michin Guadalajara
Acuario Michin Guadalajara is an aquarium in the city of Guadalajara, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara
Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara is a public park in Zapopan, Jalisco, that hosts many events, including concerts, outdoor movie screenings and food festivals.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Valle de Bravo to Amatitán?
About 6 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 332 miles.
How far is Amatitán from Valle de Bravo by car?
About 332 miles (535 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 Valle de Bravo to Amatitán?
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 Valle de Bravo to Amatitán?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Valle de Bravo to Amatitán use?
In order: MEX-A7D, MEX-15D, MEX-15 and MICH 122. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Valle de Bravo and Amatitán?
Closest to the road: Bosencheve National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 29, 0.9 mi from the route); Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (opera house, mile 91, 0.2 mi from the route); Parque Metropolitano de Guadalajara (park, mile 308, 0.9 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.