The 14 Best Day Trips from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl

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 Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico, led by Puebla, Ecatepec de Morelos, Naucalpan de Juárez. 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.

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 Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl

  1. 1

    Puebla, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km south-east of Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl

    Known for Benito Juárez.

  2. 2

    Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km north of Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl

    Known for 100 años del ejercito mexicano.

  3. 3

    Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km west of Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl

    Known for Barrio Chino.

  4. 4

    Álvaro Obregón, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km west of Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
  5. 5

    Tlalnepantla, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km north-west of Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
  6. 6

    Coyoacán, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km west of Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
  7. 7

    Tlalpan, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km south-west of Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
  8. 8

    Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car34 km north-west of Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
  9. 9

    Toluca, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km west of Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
  10. 10

    Ciudad López Mateos, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km north-west of Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
  11. 11

    Xochimilco, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km south-west of Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
  12. 12

    Azcapotzalco, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km north-west of Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
  13. 13

    Cuernavaca, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car57 km south-west of Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
  14. 14

    Ixtapaluca, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km south-east of Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl

A sample day: Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl to Puebla

  1. 08:30Leave Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
  2. 09:55Arrive in Puebla (1 hr 25 min drive)
  3. 10:10Benito Juárez
  4. 12:10Lunch
  5. 13:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Puebla
  6. 15:55Head back to Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
  7. 17:20Home in Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl?
The best day trips from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl are Puebla, Ecatepec de Morelos, Naucalpan de Juárez, Álvaro Obregón, Tlalnepantla. The closest is Coyoacán, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl?
Coyoacán is the closest, 17 km west of Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl?
11 places are within about an hour's drive of Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl: Coyoacán (25 min), Ixtapaluca (25 min), Tlalpan (30 min), Xochimilco (30 min), Álvaro Obregón (30 min), Azcapotzalco (30 min).
What is the biggest city near Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl for a day out?
Puebla is the largest city in day-trip range, 93 km south-east of Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl and about 1 hr 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Puebla at 93 km, around 1 hr 25 min by car.

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