Plan on about 8 h 47 min of driving for the 504-mile (811 km) trip from Valle de Bravo to Mismaloya, before any stops.
| Total distance | 504 mi (811 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-A7D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MICH 122 → MEX-70D → MEX-200D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Nayarit |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-A7D, MEX-15D, MEX-70D, MEX-200D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.2 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.
Driving Valle de Bravo to Mismaloya: the shape of the trip
MEX-15D (288 mi) and MEX-200D (54 mi) carry about 68% of the 504 miles. It runs through 4 states: State of Mexico, Michoacán, Jalisco, Nayarit. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-A7D, MEX-15D and MEX-70D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Valle de Bravo and Mismaloya
| 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 | 309–319 | 10 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 319–384 | 65 | Jalisco, Nayarit |
| local roads | 384–418 | 34 | Nayarit |
| MEX-70D | 418–436 | 18 | Nayarit |
| MEX-200D | 436–490 | 54 | Nayarit, Jalisco |
| MEX-200 | 490–504 | 14 | Jalisco |
- Mile 32 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 239 of this route: Michoacán → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 367 of this route: Jalisco → Nayarit (state line)
- Mile 480 of this route: Nayarit → Jalisco (state line)
Places worth a stop between Valle de Bravo and Mismaloya
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Bosencheve National Park (mile 29), Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 91), Las Glorias Beach (mile 495), Museo Arqueológico de Puerto Vallarta Cuale (mile 496)
- Nature and outdoors: Bosencheve National Park (mile 29), Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve (mile 39), Rincón de Guayabitos (mile 447), Costalegre (mile 492), Las Glorias Beach (mile 495)
- Museums and history: Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 91), Basílica de San Felipe Neri (mile 303), National Museum of Tequila (mile 338), Museo Arqueológico de Puerto Vallarta Cuale (mile 496)
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
Opera singer Ángela Peralta performed at the opening of Maravatío's Teatro Morelos on January 11, 1879. Architect Rafael Guerrero Torres designed the building in a neoclassical style with French influence.
Basílica de San Felipe Neri
Guadalajara's Basilica of San Felipe Neri is a Catholic church built in baroque style between 1752 and 1802 by master builder Pedro José Ciprés.
National Museum of Tequila
In the town of Tequila, MUNAT, the National Museum of Tequila, covers the history of the drink behind the region's fame. Jalisco's state government reclaimed the museum in 2026 and announced it will reopen with updated exhibits.
Rincón de Guayabitos
Gentle waves are the draw at Rincón de Guayabitos, where roughly two kilometers of shoreline make this Compostela, Nayarit, beach town a favorite escape for people from Tepic and Guadalajara.
Costalegre
Costalegre is a string of beaches, capes and bays of many sizes along Jalisco's Pacific coast, between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo.
Las Glorias Beach
Las Glorias Beach in Puerto Vallarta runs about 3,080 feet between Los Tules Beach and Tranquila Beach.
Museo Arqueológico de Puerto Vallarta Cuale
The Museo Arqueológico de Puerto Vallarta Cuale presents crafts along with the hunting and gathering items used in pre-Hispanic times, with a focus on western Mexico.
When you get to Mismaloya
Vallarta Botanical Garden
At about 1,300 feet above sea level near Puerto Vallarta, the Vallarta Botanical Garden covers 79 acres, 73 of them set aside as a reserve, and has been open to the public since 2005.
More drives to Mismaloya
- San Blas to Mismaloya
- Tepic to Mismaloya
- Tequila to Mismaloya
- Amatitán to Mismaloya
- Guadalajara to Mismaloya
- Ajijic to Mismaloya
From Valle de Bravo to other places in Mexico
- Valle de Bravo to Ezequiel Montes
- Valle de Bravo to Cuanajo
- Valle de Bravo to Santa Fe de la Laguna
- Valle de Bravo to Tócuaro
- Valle de Bravo to Cotija
- Valle de Bravo to Pinos
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Valle de Bravo to Mismaloya?
About 8 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 504 miles.
What is the driving distance from Valle de Bravo to Mismaloya?
About 504 miles (811 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 Mismaloya?
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 Mismaloya?
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; Nayarit Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Valle de Bravo to Mismaloya?
In order: MEX-A7D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MICH 122, MEX-70D, MEX-200D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Valle de Bravo to Mismaloya?
Closest to the road: Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (opera house, mile 91, 0.2 mi from the route); Las Glorias Beach (beach, mile 495, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Arqueológico de Puerto Vallarta Cuale (museum, mile 496, 0.2 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 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: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place 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.