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The 10 Best Day Trips from Cuautitlán Izcalli

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

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There are 10 good day trips from Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico, led by Mexico City, Iztapalapa, Puebla. The closest is Ecatepec de Morelos, about 25 min by car, and 7 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Cuautitlán Izcalli at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Mexico City26 km S40 minHalf-day trip
Iztapalapa36 km SE40 minHalf-day trip
Puebla125 km SE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Ecatepec de Morelos17 km E25 minHalf-day trip
Gustavo Adolfo Madero20 km SE30 minHalf-day trip
Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl34 km SE40 minHalf-day trip
Tlalpan39 km S45 minHalf-day trip
Toluca61 km SW1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Xochimilco45 km S50 minHalf-day trip
Cuernavaca80 km S1 hr 15 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Cuautitlán Izcalli

  1. 1

    Mexico City, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km south of Cuautitlán Izcalli1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Barrio Chino.

    Also nearby: Naucalpan de Juárez, Álvaro Obregón, Coyoacán, Azcapotzalco.

  2. 2

    Iztapalapa, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km south-east of Cuautitlán Izcalli1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Entrada #4 para Vivero Coyoacan.

    Also nearby: Iztacalco.

  3. 3

    Puebla, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km south-east of Cuautitlán Izcalli3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for Benito Juárez.

  4. 4

    Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km east of Cuautitlán Izcalli50 min round trip

    Known for 100 años del ejercito mexicano.

  5. 5

    Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km south-east of Cuautitlán Izcalli1 hr round trip

    Known for Barrio Chino.

  6. 6

    Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car34 km south-east of Cuautitlán Izcalli1 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Tlalpan, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km south of Cuautitlán Izcalli1 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Toluca, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km south-west of Cuautitlán Izcalli2 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Xochimilco, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km south of Cuautitlán Izcalli1 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    Cuernavaca, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km south of Cuautitlán Izcalli2 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Cuautitlán Izcalli to Mexico City

A realistic pace for Mexico City, 26 km from Cuautitlán Izcalli. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Cuautitlán Izcalli
  2. 09:10Arrive in Mexico City (40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Barrio Chino
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Mexico City
  6. 15:10Head back to Cuautitlán Izcalli
  7. 15:50Home in Cuautitlán Izcalli

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Cuautitlán Izcalli?
The best day trips from Cuautitlán Izcalli are Mexico City, Iztapalapa, Puebla, Ecatepec de Morelos, Gustavo Adolfo Madero. The closest is Ecatepec de Morelos, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Cuautitlán Izcalli?
Ecatepec de Morelos is the closest, 17 km east of Cuautitlán Izcalli, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Cuautitlán Izcalli?
7 places are within about an hour's drive of Cuautitlán Izcalli: Ecatepec de Morelos (25 min), Gustavo Adolfo Madero (30 min), Mexico City (40 min), Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (40 min), Iztapalapa (40 min), Tlalpan (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Cuautitlán Izcalli for a day out?
Mexico City is the largest city in day-trip range, 26 km south of Cuautitlán Izcalli and about 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 Cuautitlán Izcalli?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Puebla at 125 km, around 1 hr 55 min by car.

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