The 12 Best Day Trips from Tlalnepantla
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 12 good day trips from Tlalnepantla, Mexico, led by Iztapalapa, Puebla, Ecatepec de Morelos. The closest is Ecatepec de Morelos, about 25 min by car, and 9 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Tlalnepantla at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iztapalapa | 25 km SE | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Puebla | 117 km SE | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Ecatepec de Morelos | 16 km NE | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | 24 km SE | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Álvaro Obregón | 20 km S | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Coyoacán | 22 km S | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Tlalpan | 27 km S | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Toluca | 56 km SW | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Xochimilco | 33 km S | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Cuernavaca | 68 km S | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Ixtapaluca | 41 km SE | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Nicolás Romero | 16 km NW | 25 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Tlalnepantla
- 1
Iztapalapa, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car25 km south-east of Tlalnepantla1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Entrada #4 para Vivero Coyoacan.
Also nearby: Iztacalco, Tláhuac.
- 2
Puebla, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car117 km south-east of Tlalnepantla3 hr 40 min round tripKnown for Benito Juárez.
Also nearby: Cholula.
- 3
Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car16 km north-east of Tlalnepantla50 min round tripKnown for 100 años del ejercito mexicano.
- 4
Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car24 km south-east of Tlalnepantla1 hr 10 min round trip - 5
Álvaro Obregón, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car20 km south of Tlalnepantla1 hr round trip - 6
Coyoacán, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car22 km south of Tlalnepantla1 hr 10 min round trip - 7
Tlalpan, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car27 km south of Tlalnepantla1 hr 20 min round trip - 8
Toluca, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car56 km south-west of Tlalnepantla2 hr 10 min round trip - 9
Xochimilco, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car33 km south of Tlalnepantla1 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Cuernavaca, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car68 km south of Tlalnepantla2 hr 40 min round trip - 11
Ixtapaluca, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car41 km south-east of Tlalnepantla1 hr 30 min round trip - 12
Nicolás Romero, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car16 km north-west of Tlalnepantla50 min round trip
A sample day trip: Tlalnepantla to Iztapalapa
A realistic pace for Iztapalapa, 25 km from Tlalnepantla. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Tlalnepantla
- 09:10Arrive in Iztapalapa (40 min drive)
- 09:25Entrada #4 para Vivero Coyoacan
- 11:25Lunch
- 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Iztapalapa
- 15:10Head back to Tlalnepantla
- 15:50Home in Tlalnepantla
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Tlalnepantla?
- The best day trips from Tlalnepantla are Iztapalapa, Puebla, Ecatepec de Morelos, Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Álvaro Obregón. The closest is Ecatepec de Morelos, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Tlalnepantla?
- Ecatepec de Morelos is the closest, 16 km north-east of Tlalnepantla, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Tlalnepantla?
- 9 places are within about an hour's drive of Tlalnepantla: Ecatepec de Morelos (25 min), Nicolás Romero (25 min), Álvaro Obregón (30 min), Coyoacán (35 min), Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (35 min), Iztapalapa (40 min).
- What is the biggest city near Tlalnepantla for a day out?
- Iztapalapa is the largest city in day-trip range, 25 km south-east of Tlalnepantla 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 Tlalnepantla?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Puebla at 117 km, around 1 hr 50 min by car.
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