The 14 Best Day Trips from Álvaro Obregón

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 14 good day trips from Álvaro Obregón, Mexico, led by Puebla, Ecatepec de Morelos, Gustavo Adolfo Madero. The closest is Xochimilco, about 25 min by car, and 13 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Álvaro Obregón

  1. 1

    Puebla, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km east of Álvaro Obregón

    Known for Benito Juárez.

  2. 2

    Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km north-east of Álvaro Obregón

    Known for 100 años del ejercito mexicano.

  3. 3

    Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km north-east of Álvaro Obregón

    Known for Barrio Chino.

  4. 4

    Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km east of Álvaro Obregón
  5. 5

    Tlalnepantla, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km north of Álvaro Obregón
  6. 6

    Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km north of Álvaro Obregón
  7. 7

    Toluca, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car48 km west of Álvaro Obregón
  8. 8

    Ciudad López Mateos, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km north of Álvaro Obregón
  9. 9

    Xochimilco, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km south-east of Álvaro Obregón
  10. 10

    Cuernavaca, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car48 km south of Álvaro Obregón
  11. 11

    Ixtapaluca, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car34 km east of Álvaro Obregón
  12. 12

    Tláhuac, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km east of Álvaro Obregón
  13. 13

    Nicolás Romero, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km north of Álvaro Obregón
  14. 14

    Zumpango, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car50 km north of Álvaro Obregón

A sample day: Álvaro Obregón to Puebla

  1. 07:30Leave Álvaro Obregón
  2. 09:15Arrive in Puebla (1 hr 45 min drive)
  3. 09:30Benito Juárez
  4. 11:30Lunch
  5. 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Puebla
  6. 15:15Head back to Álvaro Obregón
  7. 17:00Home in Álvaro Obregón

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Álvaro Obregón?
The best day trips from Álvaro Obregón are Puebla, Ecatepec de Morelos, Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Tlalnepantla. The closest is Xochimilco, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Álvaro Obregón?
Xochimilco is the closest, 16 km south-east of Álvaro Obregón, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Álvaro Obregón?
13 places are within about an hour's drive of Álvaro Obregón: Xochimilco (25 min), Gustavo Adolfo Madero (25 min), Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (30 min), Tlalnepantla (30 min), Tláhuac (35 min), Ciudad López Mateos (35 min).
What is the biggest city near Álvaro Obregón for a day out?
Puebla is the largest city in day-trip range, 110 km east of Álvaro Obregón and about 1 hr 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Álvaro Obregón?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Puebla at 110 km, around 1 hr 45 min by car.

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