The 14 Best Day Trips from Colonia del Valle

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 Colonia del Valle, Mexico, led by Puebla, Ecatepec de Morelos, Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl. The closest is Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, 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 Colonia del Valle

  1. 1

    Puebla, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km east of Colonia del Valle

    Known for Benito Juárez.

  2. 2

    Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km north-east of Colonia del Valle

    Known for 100 años del ejercito mexicano.

  3. 3

    Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km east of Colonia del Valle
  4. 4

    Tlalnepantla, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km north of Colonia del Valle
  5. 5

    Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km north of Colonia del Valle
  6. 6

    Toluca, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km west of Colonia del Valle
  7. 7

    Ciudad López Mateos, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km north-west of Colonia del Valle
  8. 8

    Xochimilco, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km south-east of Colonia del Valle
  9. 9

    Cuernavaca, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km south of Colonia del Valle
  10. 10

    Ixtapaluca, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km east of Colonia del Valle
  11. 11

    Tláhuac, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km south-east of Colonia del Valle
  12. 12

    Nicolás Romero, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km north-west of Colonia del Valle
  13. 13

    Zumpango, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km north of Colonia del Valle
  14. 14

    Coacalco, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km north of Colonia del Valle

A sample day: Colonia del Valle to Puebla

  1. 07:30Leave Colonia del Valle
  2. 09:10Arrive in Puebla (1 hr 40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Benito Juárez
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Puebla
  6. 15:10Head back to Colonia del Valle
  7. 16:50Home in Colonia del Valle

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Colonia del Valle?
The best day trips from Colonia del Valle are Puebla, Ecatepec de Morelos, Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Tlalnepantla, Cuautitlán Izcalli. The closest is Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Colonia del Valle?
Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl is the closest, 16 km east of Colonia del Valle, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Colonia del Valle?
13 places are within about an hour's drive of Colonia del Valle: Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (25 min), Xochimilco (25 min), Tlalnepantla (25 min), Tláhuac (30 min), Ciudad López Mateos (35 min), Ecatepec de Morelos (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Colonia del Valle for a day out?
Puebla is the largest city in day-trip range, 107 km east of Colonia del Valle and about 1 hr 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Colonia del Valle?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Puebla at 107 km, around 1 hr 40 min by car.

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