The Wayro route from Valle de Bravo to Metztitlán is 194 miles (313 km), about 4 h 10 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 194 mi (313 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-A7D → MEX-A6D → MEX-134D → MEX-134 → EM 10 → MEX-85 → MEX-105 → HGO 37 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Mexico City (Level 2), Hidalgo (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-A7D, MEX-A6D, MEX-134D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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 Metztitlán is like
MEX-85 (45 mi) and MEX-105 (30 mi) carry about 39% of the 194 miles. MEX-A7D, MEX-A6D, MEX-134D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-134, MEX-85, MEX-105 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 3 states: State of Mexico, Mexico City, Hidalgo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Valle de Bravo to Metztitlán, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–19 | 19 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A7D | 19–37 | 18 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-A6D | 37–53 | 16 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-134D | 53–75 | 22 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-134 | 75–78 | 3 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 78–86 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 86–88 | 2 | State of Mexico, Mexico City |
| EM 10 | 88–91 | 3 | Mexico City |
| connecting roads | 91–92 | 1 | Mexico City |
| MEX-85 | 92–137 | 45 | Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo |
| local roads | 137–145 | 8 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 145–160 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| local roads | 160–165 | 5 | Hidalgo |
| MEX-105 | 165–180 | 15 | Hidalgo |
| HGO 37 | 180–194 | 14 | Hidalgo |
- Mile 87 of this route: State of Mexico → Mexico City (state line)
- Mile 93 of this route: Mexico City → State of Mexico (state line)
- Mile 116 of this route: State of Mexico → Hidalgo (state line)
Stops between Valle de Bravo and Metztitlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa de Morelos, Ecatepec (mile 99), Biosphere Reserve Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 188)
- Nature and outdoors: Bosencheve National Park (mile 18), Viveros de Coyoacán (mile 79), Biosphere Reserve Barranca de Metztitlán (mile 188)
- Museums and history: Museo Soumaya (mile 80), Tlalnepantla Cathedral (mile 85), Xólotl Museum (mile 86), Planetario Luis Enrique Erro (mile 88), Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (mile 91), Casa de Morelos, Ecatepec (mile 99)
- With kids: Planetario Luis Enrique Erro (mile 88)
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.
Viveros de Coyoacán
Part tree nursery, part public park, Viveros de Coyoacán covers 96 acres and was founded in the early 20th century by Miguel Ángel de Quevedo to grow seedlings for reforesting Mexico's forests.
Museo Soumaya
Museo Soumaya is a private, nonprofit art museum in Mexico City with two buildings, Plaza Loreto and Plaza Carso. Its collection spans pre-Hispanic sculpture, Mexican art and European masters such as Rodin, Dalí and Tintoretto.
Tlalnepantla Cathedral
Consecrated on August 23, 1964, Tlalnepantla's Corpus Christi Cathedral stands where Franciscans founded the Convent of San Francisco in 1525.
Xólotl Museum
Run by INAH at the Tenayuca archaeological zone in Tlalnepantla, the Xólotl Museum traces the history of Tenayuca, an early Chichimec settlement in the Basin of Mexico.
Planetario Luis Enrique Erro
Run by the National Polytechnic Institute, the Planetario Luis Enrique Erro in Mexico City is a planetarium open to the public and one of the longest-running in Latin America.
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, at the foot of Tepeyac Hill in Mexico City's Gustavo A. Madero borough, is a Catholic basilica dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe within the Primate Archdiocese of Mexico.
Casa de Morelos, Ecatepec
Also called the Centro Comunitario Casa de Morelos, the Casa de Morelos is a museum in the municipality of Ecatepec de Morelos dedicated to José María Morelos y Pavón.
Biosphere Reserve Barranca de Metztitlán
The Barranca de Metztitlán Biosphere Reserve protects about 96,000 hectares of eastern-central Hidalgo, where the Amajac, Metztitlán, Almolón and Metzquititlán rivers have cut four canyons, the Metztitlán gorge being the main one.
When you get to Metztitlán
Los Reyes Magos monastery, Metztitlán
Augustinian friars built the fortress-like Santos Reyes convent in Metztitlán in the 16th century, enclosing its atrium with a wall, open chapels and an atrial cross; it stands inside the Barranca de Metztitlán Biosphere Reserve with wide canyon views.
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From Valle de Bravo to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Valle de Bravo to Metztitlán?
About 4 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 194 miles.
How far is Metztitlán from Valle de Bravo by car?
About 194 miles (313 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 Metztitlán?
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 Metztitlán?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Mexico City Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Hidalgo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Valle de Bravo to Metztitlán use?
In order: MEX-A7D, MEX-A6D, MEX-134D, MEX-134, EM 10, MEX-85, MEX-105 and HGO 37. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Valle de Bravo and Metztitlán?
Closest to the road: Xólotl Museum (archaeological museum, mile 86, 1 mi from the route); Casa de Morelos, Ecatepec (museum, mile 99, 0.2 mi from the route); Biosphere Reserve Barranca de Metztitlán (biosphere reserve, mile 188, 0.5 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.