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The 13 Best Day Trips from Azcapotzalco

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 13 good day trips from Azcapotzalco, Mexico, led by Iztapalapa, Puebla, Ecatepec de Morelos. The closest is Coyoacán, about 25 min by car, and 11 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Azcapotzalco at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Iztapalapa20 km SE30 minHalf-day trip
Puebla114 km SE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Ecatepec de Morelos19 km NE30 minHalf-day trip
Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl20 km SE30 minHalf-day trip
Coyoacán16 km S25 minHalf-day trip
Tlalpan21 km S30 minHalf-day trip
Cuautitlán Izcalli18 km N25 minHalf-day trip
Toluca54 km SW1 hrHalf-day trip
Xochimilco27 km S40 minHalf-day trip
Cuernavaca63 km S1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Ixtapaluca37 km SE45 minHalf-day trip
Nicolás Romero21 km NW30 minHalf-day trip
Zumpango36 km N40 minHalf-day trip

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The best day trips from Azcapotzalco

  1. 1

    Iztapalapa, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km south-east of Azcapotzalco1 hr round trip

    Known for Entrada #4 para Vivero Coyoacan.

    Also nearby: Tláhuac.

  2. 2

    Puebla, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km south-east of Azcapotzalco3 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Benito Juárez.

    Also nearby: Cholula.

  3. 3

    Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km north-east of Azcapotzalco1 hr round trip

    Known for 100 años del ejercito mexicano.

  4. 4

    Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km south-east of Azcapotzalco1 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Coyoacán, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km south of Azcapotzalco50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Tlalpan, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km south of Azcapotzalco1 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km north of Azcapotzalco50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Toluca, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km south-west of Azcapotzalco2 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Xochimilco, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km south of Azcapotzalco1 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Cuernavaca, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km south of Azcapotzalco2 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Ixtapaluca, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km south-east of Azcapotzalco1 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Nicolás Romero, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km north-west of Azcapotzalco1 hr round trip
  13. 13

    Zumpango, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km north of Azcapotzalco1 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Azcapotzalco to Iztapalapa

A realistic pace for Iztapalapa, 20 km from Azcapotzalco. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Azcapotzalco
  2. 09:00Arrive in Iztapalapa (30 min drive)
  3. 09:15Entrada #4 para Vivero Coyoacan
  4. 11:15Lunch
  5. 12:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Iztapalapa
  6. 15:00Head back to Azcapotzalco
  7. 15:30Home in Azcapotzalco

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Azcapotzalco?
The best day trips from Azcapotzalco are Iztapalapa, Puebla, Ecatepec de Morelos, Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Coyoacán. The closest is Coyoacán, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Azcapotzalco?
Coyoacán is the closest, 16 km south of Azcapotzalco, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Azcapotzalco?
11 places are within about an hour's drive of Azcapotzalco: Coyoacán (25 min), Cuautitlán Izcalli (25 min), Ecatepec de Morelos (30 min), Iztapalapa (30 min), Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (30 min), Tlalpan (30 min).
What is the biggest city near Azcapotzalco for a day out?
Iztapalapa is the largest city in day-trip range, 20 km south-east of Azcapotzalco and about 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Azcapotzalco?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Puebla at 114 km, around 1 hr 45 min by car.

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