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The 8 Best Day Trips from Iguala de la Independencia

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

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There are 8 good day trips from Iguala de la Independencia, Mexico, led by Mexico City, Iztapalapa, Ecatepec de Morelos. The closest is Toluca, about 1 hr 40 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Iguala de la Independencia at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Mexico City	128 km N	2 hr	Full-day trip
Iztapalapa	123 km NE	1 hr 55 min	Full-day trip
Ecatepec de Morelos	149 km N	2 hr 20 min	Long day or overnight
Gustavo Adolfo Madero	136 km N	2 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl	130 km NE	2 hr	Full-day trip
Tlalpan	113 km N	1 hr 45 min	Full-day trip
Cuautitlán Izcalli	148 km N	2 hr 20 min	Long day or overnight
Toluca	105 km N	1 hr 40 min	Full-day trip

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

The best day trips from Iguala de la Independencia

1
Mexico City, Mexico
Full-day trip
About 2 hr by car128 km north of Iguala de la Independencia4 hr round trip
Known for Barrio Chino.
Also nearby: Naucalpan de Juárez, Álvaro Obregón, Tlalnepantla, Coyoacán, Ciudad López Mateos, Azcapotzalco.
2
Iztapalapa, Mexico
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km north-east of Iguala de la Independencia3 hr 50 min round trip
Known for Entrada #4 para Vivero Coyoacan.
Also nearby: Xochimilco.
3
Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north of Iguala de la Independencia4 hr 40 min round trip
Known for 100 años del ejercito mexicano.
4
Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km north of Iguala de la Independencia4 hr 20 min round trip
Known for Barrio Chino.
5
Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico
Full-day trip
About 2 hr by car130 km north-east of Iguala de la Independencia4 hr round trip
6
Tlalpan, Mexico
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km north of Iguala de la Independencia3 hr 30 min round trip
7
Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km north of Iguala de la Independencia4 hr 40 min round trip
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Toluca, Mexico
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north of Iguala de la Independencia3 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Iguala de la Independencia to Mexico City

A realistic pace for Mexico City, 128 km from Iguala de la Independencia. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

07:30Leave Iguala de la Independencia
09:30Arrive in Mexico City (2 hr drive)
09:45Barrio Chino
11:45Lunch
13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Mexico City
15:30Head back to Iguala de la Independencia
17:30Home in Iguala de la Independencia

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Iguala de la Independencia?: The best day trips from Iguala de la Independencia are Mexico City, Iztapalapa, Ecatepec de Morelos, Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl. The closest is Toluca, about 1 hr 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Iguala de la Independencia?: Toluca is the closest, 105 km north of Iguala de la Independencia, roughly 1 hr 40 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Iguala de la Independencia for a day out?: Mexico City is the largest city in day-trip range, 128 km north of Iguala de la Independencia and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Iguala de la Independencia?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Ecatepec de Morelos at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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