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The 9 Best Day Trips from Cuautitlán

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

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There are 9 good day trips from Cuautitlán, Mexico, led by Mexico City, Iztapalapa, Puebla. The closest is Gustavo Adolfo Madero, about 30 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Cuautitlán at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Mexico City	27 km S	40 min	Half-day trip
Iztapalapa	37 km S	45 min	Half-day trip
Puebla	123 km SE	1 hr 55 min	Full-day trip
Gustavo Adolfo Madero	21 km S	30 min	Half-day trip
Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl	35 km SE	40 min	Half-day trip
Tlalpan	42 km S	50 min	Half-day trip
Toluca	65 km SW	1 hr 15 min	Full-day trip
Cuernavaca	83 km S	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip
Ixtapaluca	50 km SE	1 hr	Half-day trip

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

The best day trips from Cuautitlán

1
Mexico City, Mexico
Half-day trip
About 40 min by car27 km south of Cuautitlán1 hr 20 min round trip
Known for Barrio Chino.
Also nearby: Naucalpan de Juárez, Álvaro Obregón, Coyoacán, Azcapotzalco, Iztacalco.
2
Iztapalapa, Mexico
Half-day trip
About 45 min by car37 km south of Cuautitlán1 hr 30 min round trip
Known for Entrada #4 para Vivero Coyoacan.
Also nearby: Xochimilco.
3
Puebla, Mexico
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km south-east of Cuautitlán3 hr 50 min round trip
Known for Benito Juárez.
4
Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico
Half-day trip
About 30 min by car21 km south of Cuautitlán1 hr round trip
Known for Barrio Chino.
5
Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico
Half-day trip
About 40 min by car35 km south-east of Cuautitlán1 hr 20 min round trip
6
Tlalpan, Mexico
Half-day trip
About 50 min by car42 km south of Cuautitlán1 hr 40 min round trip
7
Toluca, Mexico
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km south-west of Cuautitlán2 hr 30 min round trip
8
Cuernavaca, Mexico
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km south of Cuautitlán2 hr 40 min round trip
9
Ixtapaluca, Mexico
Half-day trip
About 1 hr by car50 km south-east of Cuautitlán2 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Cuautitlán to Mexico City

A realistic pace for Mexico City, 27 km from Cuautitlán. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Cuautitlán?: The best day trips from Cuautitlán are Mexico City, Iztapalapa, Puebla, Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl. The closest is Gustavo Adolfo Madero, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Cuautitlán?: Gustavo Adolfo Madero is the closest, 21 km south of Cuautitlán, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Cuautitlán?: 6 places are within about an hour's drive of Cuautitlán: Gustavo Adolfo Madero (30 min), Mexico City (40 min), Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (40 min), Iztapalapa (45 min), Tlalpan (50 min), Ixtapaluca (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Cuautitlán for a day out?: Mexico City is the largest city in day-trip range, 27 km south of Cuautitlán 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?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Puebla at 123 km, around 1 hr 55 min by car.

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