The 14 Best Day Trips from Coyoacán
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 14 good day trips from Coyoacán, Mexico, led by Puebla, Ecatepec de Morelos, Gustavo Adolfo Madero. The closest is Azcapotzalco, 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.
Day trips from Coyoacán at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puebla | 106 km E | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Ecatepec de Morelos | 31 km N | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Gustavo Adolfo Madero | 17 km N | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | 17 km E | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Naucalpan de Juárez | 17 km NW | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Tlalnepantla | 22 km N | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Cuautitlán Izcalli | 34 km N | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Toluca | 52 km W | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Ciudad López Mateos | 26 km NW | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Azcapotzalco | 16 km N | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Cuernavaca | 47 km S | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Ixtapaluca | 29 km E | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Tláhuac | 18 km E | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Nicolás Romero | 36 km NW | 40 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Coyoacán
- 1
Puebla, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car106 km east of Coyoacán3 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Benito Juárez.
Also nearby: Cholula.
- 2
Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car31 km north of Coyoacán1 hr 10 min round tripKnown for 100 años del ejercito mexicano.
- 3
Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car17 km north of Coyoacán50 min round tripKnown for Barrio Chino.
- 4
Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car17 km east of Coyoacán50 min round trip - 5
Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car17 km north-west of Coyoacán50 min round tripKnown for Barrio Chino.
- 6
Tlalnepantla, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car22 km north of Coyoacán1 hr 10 min round trip - 7
Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car34 km north of Coyoacán1 hr 20 min round trip - 8
Toluca, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car52 km west of Coyoacán2 hr round trip - 9
Ciudad López Mateos, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car26 km north-west of Coyoacán1 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Azcapotzalco, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car16 km north of Coyoacán50 min round trip - 11
Cuernavaca, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car47 km south of Coyoacán1 hr 50 min round trip - 12
Ixtapaluca, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car29 km east of Coyoacán1 hr 30 min round trip - 13
Tláhuac, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car18 km east of Coyoacán50 min round trip - 14
Nicolás Romero, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car36 km north-west of Coyoacán1 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Coyoacán to Puebla
A realistic pace for Puebla, 106 km from Coyoacán. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Coyoacán
- 09:10Arrive in Puebla (1 hr 40 min drive)
- 09:25Benito Juárez
- 11:25Lunch
- 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Puebla
- 15:10Head back to Coyoacán
- 16:50Home in Coyoacán
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Coyoacán?
- The best day trips from Coyoacán are Puebla, Ecatepec de Morelos, Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Naucalpan de Juárez. The closest is Azcapotzalco, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Coyoacán?
- Azcapotzalco is the closest, 16 km north of Coyoacán, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Coyoacán?
- 13 places are within about an hour's drive of Coyoacán: Azcapotzalco (25 min), Gustavo Adolfo Madero (25 min), Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (25 min), Naucalpan de Juárez (25 min), Tláhuac (25 min), Tlalnepantla (35 min).
- What is the biggest city near Coyoacán for a day out?
- Puebla is the largest city in day-trip range, 106 km east of Coyoacán 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 Coyoacán?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Puebla at 106 km, around 1 hr 40 min by car.
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