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The 10 Best Day Trips from Cuernavaca

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 Cuernavaca, Mexico, led by Mexico City, Iztapalapa, Puebla. The closest is Tlalpan, about 50 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Cuernavaca at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Mexico City57 km N1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Iztapalapa51 km N1 hrHalf-day trip
Puebla108 km E1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Ecatepec de Morelos78 km N1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Gustavo Adolfo Madero64 km N1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl57 km NE1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Tlalpan42 km N50 minHalf-day trip
Cuautitlán Izcalli80 km N1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Toluca60 km NW1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Ciudad López Mateos70 km N1 hr 20 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Cuernavaca

  1. 1

    Mexico City, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car57 km north of Cuernavaca2 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Barrio Chino.

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

  2. 2

    Iztapalapa, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km north of Cuernavaca2 hr round trip

    Known for Entrada #4 para Vivero Coyoacan.

    Also nearby: Xochimilco.

  3. 3

    Puebla, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km east of Cuernavaca3 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Benito Juárez.

  4. 4

    Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car78 km north of Cuernavaca3 hr round trip

    Known for 100 años del ejercito mexicano.

  5. 5

    Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north of Cuernavaca2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Barrio Chino.

  6. 6

    Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car57 km north-east of Cuernavaca2 hr 10 min round trip
  7. 7

    Tlalpan, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km north of Cuernavaca1 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km north of Cuernavaca2 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Toluca, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km north-west of Cuernavaca2 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Ciudad López Mateos, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km north of Cuernavaca2 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Cuernavaca to Mexico City

A realistic pace for Mexico City, 57 km from Cuernavaca. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Cuernavaca
  2. 09:35Arrive in Mexico City (1 hr 5 min drive)
  3. 09:50Barrio Chino
  4. 11:50Lunch
  5. 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Mexico City
  6. 15:35Head back to Cuernavaca
  7. 16:40Home in Cuernavaca

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Cuernavaca?
The best day trips from Cuernavaca are Mexico City, Iztapalapa, Puebla, Ecatepec de Morelos, Gustavo Adolfo Madero. The closest is Tlalpan, about 50 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Cuernavaca?
Tlalpan is the closest, 42 km north of Cuernavaca, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Cuernavaca?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Cuernavaca: Tlalpan (50 min), Iztapalapa (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Cuernavaca for a day out?
Mexico City is the largest city in day-trip range, 57 km north of Cuernavaca and about 1 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Cuernavaca?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Puebla at 108 km, around 1 hr 40 min by car.

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