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The 13 Best Day Trips from Iztapalapa

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

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There are 13 good day trips from Iztapalapa, Mexico, led by Puebla, Ecatepec de Morelos, Gustavo Adolfo Madero. The closest is Gustavo Adolfo Madero, about 25 min by car, and 11 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Iztapalapa at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Puebla96 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Ecatepec de Morelos28 km N40 minHalf-day trip
Gustavo Adolfo Madero16 km N25 minHalf-day trip
Naucalpan de Juárez23 km NW35 minHalf-day trip
Tlalnepantla25 km NW40 minHalf-day trip
Cuautitlán Izcalli36 km NW40 minHalf-day trip
Toluca62 km W1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Ciudad López Mateos30 km NW35 minHalf-day trip
Azcapotzalco20 km NW30 minHalf-day trip
Cuernavaca51 km S1 hrHalf-day trip
Ixtapaluca19 km E30 minHalf-day trip
Nicolás Romero41 km NW45 minHalf-day trip
Zumpango49 km N55 minHalf-day trip

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

The best day trips from Iztapalapa

  1. 1

    Puebla, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km east of Iztapalapa3 hr round trip

    Known for Benito Juárez.

    Also nearby: Cholula.

  2. 2

    Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km north of Iztapalapa1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 100 años del ejercito mexicano.

    Also nearby: Coacalco.

  3. 3

    Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km north of Iztapalapa50 min round trip

    Known for Barrio Chino.

  4. 4

    Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km north-west of Iztapalapa1 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Barrio Chino.

  5. 5

    Tlalnepantla, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km north-west of Iztapalapa1 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km north-west of Iztapalapa1 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Toluca, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km west of Iztapalapa2 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Ciudad López Mateos, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km north-west of Iztapalapa1 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Azcapotzalco, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km north-west of Iztapalapa1 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Cuernavaca, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km south of Iztapalapa2 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Ixtapaluca, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km east of Iztapalapa1 hr round trip
  12. 12

    Nicolás Romero, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km north-west of Iztapalapa1 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Zumpango, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km north of Iztapalapa1 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Iztapalapa to Puebla

A realistic pace for Puebla, 96 km from Iztapalapa. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Iztapalapa
  2. 10:00Arrive in Puebla (1 hr 30 min drive)
  3. 10:15Benito Juárez
  4. 12:15Lunch
  5. 13:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Puebla
  6. 16:00Head back to Iztapalapa
  7. 17:30Home in Iztapalapa

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Iztapalapa?
The best day trips from Iztapalapa are Puebla, Ecatepec de Morelos, Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Naucalpan de Juárez, Tlalnepantla. The closest is Gustavo Adolfo Madero, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Iztapalapa?
Gustavo Adolfo Madero is the closest, 16 km north of Iztapalapa, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Iztapalapa?
11 places are within about an hour's drive of Iztapalapa: Gustavo Adolfo Madero (25 min), Ixtapaluca (30 min), Azcapotzalco (30 min), Naucalpan de Juárez (35 min), Tlalnepantla (40 min), Ecatepec de Morelos (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Iztapalapa for a day out?
Puebla is the largest city in day-trip range, 96 km east of Iztapalapa and about 1 hr 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Iztapalapa?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Puebla at 96 km, around 1 hr 30 min by car.

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