The Wayro route from Valle de Bravo to Temacapulín is 332 miles (534 km), about 6 h 19 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 332 mi (534 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-A7D → MEX-15D → MEX-15 → MICH 122 → MEX-43D → MEX-45D → MEX-80 → MEX-80D |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Michoacán (Level 4), Guanajuato (Level 3), Jalisco (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-A7D, MEX-15D, MEX-43D, MEX-45D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
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 Temacapulín is like
MEX-45D (81 mi) and MEX-15D (54 mi) carry about 41% of the 332 miles. MEX-A7D, MEX-15D, MEX-43D, MEX-45D, MEX-80D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-15, MEX-80 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: State of Mexico, Michoacán, Guanajuato, Jalisco. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Valle de Bravo to Temacapulín, 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 | 93–140 | 47 | Michoacán |
| MEX-43D | 140–191 | 51 | Michoacán, Guanajuato |
| MEX-45D | 191–272 | 81 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 272–286 | 14 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 286–313 | 27 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 313–316 | 3 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 316–332 | 16 | Jalisco |
- Mile 32 of this route: State of Mexico → Michoacán (state line)
- Mile 155 of this route: Michoacán → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 255 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
Stops between Valle de Bravo and Temacapulín
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Bosencheve National Park (mile 29), Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 91)
- Nature and outdoors: Bosencheve National Park (mile 29), Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve (mile 39)
- Museums and history: Teatro Morelos de Maravatío (mile 91), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 291), Teocaltitan Archaeological Site (mile 299)
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.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Pilgrims come from far and wide to San Juan de los Lagos to see the small image of the Virgin kept in this cathedral basilica, built between 1732 and 1769. Inside are Gothic-style ribbed vaults and a silver-framed Way of the Cross.
Teocaltitan Archaeological Site
Near Jalostotitlán in the Los Altos region, the Teocaltitán site holds pyramids, sunken patios and a ball court spread across about nine hectares, built by a people who dominated much of the area from AD 400 to 900.
More drives to Temacapulín
- Pabellón de Arteaga to Temacapulín
- Pabellón de Hidalgo to Temacapulín
- San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes to Temacapulín
- Real de Asientos to Temacapulín
- Pinos to Temacapulín
- Guadalupe, Zacatecas to Temacapulín
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
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Valle de Bravo to Temacapulín?
About 6 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 332 miles.
How far is Temacapulín from Valle de Bravo by car?
About 332 miles (534 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 Temacapulín?
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 Temacapulín?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Michoacán Level 4: Do Not Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider 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 Temacapulín use?
In order: MEX-A7D, MEX-15D, MEX-15, MICH 122, MEX-43D, MEX-45D, MEX-80 and MEX-80D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Valle de Bravo and Temacapulín?
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); Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (minor basilica, mile 291, 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.