The Wayro route from Valle de Bravo to Tepoztlán is 107 miles (172 km), about 2 h 41 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 107 mi (172 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-A7D → MEX-55 → EM 44 → MEX-200 → MEX-95D → MEX-160D |
| Mexican states on the route | State of Mexico (Level 2), Morelos (Level 3) |
| Toll roads | MEX-A7D, MEX-95D, MEX-160D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.3 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 Tepoztlán is like
MEX-A7D (18 mi) and MEX-55 (8 mi) carry about 24% of the 107 miles. MEX-A7D, MEX-95D, MEX-160D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-55, MEX-200 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 2 states: State of Mexico, Morelos. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Valle de Bravo to Tepoztlán, 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 |
| connecting roads | 37–38 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-55 | 38–46 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 46–52 | 6 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 52–53 | 1 | State of Mexico |
| EM 44 | 53–61 | 8 | State of Mexico |
| connecting roads | 61–63 | 2 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 63–68 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| MEX-200 | 68–73 | 5 | State of Mexico |
| local roads | 73–87 | 14 | State of Mexico, Morelos |
| connecting roads | 87–94 | 7 | Morelos |
| MEX-95D | 94–100 | 6 | Morelos |
| MEX-160D | 100–104 | 4 | Morelos |
| local roads | 104–107 | 3 | Morelos |
- Mile 79 of this route: State of Mexico → Morelos (state line)
Stops between Valle de Bravo and Tepoztlán
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (mile 81)
- Nature and outdoors: Bosencheve National Park (mile 18), Museo de Ciencias Naturales del Estado de México (mile 47), La Marquesa National Park (mile 61), Cumbres del Ajusco National Park (mile 80), Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (mile 81)
- Museums and history: Museo de Ciencias Naturales del Estado de México (mile 47), Cuernavaca Cathedral (mile 94), Teopanzolco (mile 94)
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.
Teatro Morelos
In Toluca's historic center, just west of the State of Mexico's Palace of Justice, Teatro Morelos stages plays along with other shows and cultural events.
Museo de Ciencias Naturales del Estado de México
Set in the Parque de los Matlatzincas on Cerro del Calvario, the Natural Sciences Museum of the State of Mexico explores biology, geology and the preservation of natural resources.
Ciénegas del Lerma
These marshes in the Toluca Valley are three lakes left from a wetland of about 27,000 hectares in the late 19th century. A Ramsar site since 2004, they hold dozens of endemic and threatened species and are a key stop for migratory species.
La Marquesa National Park
Set in high-altitude conifer forest along the Mexico City–Toluca highway, La Marquesa National Park offers roadside eateries, horse and ATV rentals, mountain biking and camping, and marks the site of the 1810 Battle of Monte de las Cruces.
Cumbres del Ajusco National Park
Pine and oak forests climb toward alpine meadows in Cumbres del Ajusco National Park, on Mexico City's southern edge. It draws hikers, climbers and cyclists, and it gets occasional snow, a rarity for the region.
Lagunas de Zempoala National Park
Seven lagoons, three of them permanent, sit among pine, oak and fir forest above 3,000 meters in this park, decreed in 1936 on the Morelos–State of Mexico line. Hiking, horseback riding, camping and rowboats are popular here.
Cuernavaca Cathedral
Franciscans built this 16th-century convent church, now Cuernavaca's cathedral and part of the UNESCO-listed monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl; visitors can see its murals, side chapels and a sacred art museum.
Teopanzolco
Now surrounded by the city of Cuernavaca, Teopanzolco preserves a Late Postclassic pyramid base that once carried twin temples to Tlaloc and Huitzilopochtli, a layout closely tied to Tenochtitlan's sacred precinct.
When you get to Tepoztlán
El Tepozteco
High on a hill above Tepoztlán, El Tepozteco holds the remains of a shrine to Ometochtli-Tepoztécatl, god of pulque, fertility and the harvest, along with terraced platforms built from around AD 1200.
El Tepozteco National Park
Eroded volcanic hills of the Sierra de Tepoztlán fill this national park, about half of which lies in Mexico City's Milpa Alta borough. A short, steep climb leads to the Tepozteco archaeological zone; wear good shoes, since the rocks get slippery.
Tepoztlán Ex Convento Museum
Tepoztlán's Dominican monastery, built between 1555 and 1580, keeps original 16th-century murals in its cloister. Upstairs, the museum covers local daily life, faith, festivals and dances, and the complex is part of a UNESCO World Heritage listing.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Valle de Bravo to Tepoztlán?
About 2 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 107 miles.
How far is Tepoztlán from Valle de Bravo by car?
About 107 miles (172 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 Tepoztlán?
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 Tepoztlán?
The U.S. State Department rates State of Mexico Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Morelos 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 Tepoztlán use?
In order: MEX-A7D, MEX-55, EM 44, MEX-200, MEX-95D and MEX-160D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Valle de Bravo and Tepoztlán?
Closest to the road: Teatro Morelos (theatre building, mile 45, 1 mi from the route); Museo de Ciencias Naturales del Estado de México (museum, mile 47, 1 mi from the route); Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (National Park of Mexico, mile 81, 0.3 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.