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Mexico: Mexico City, Cuernavaca and Toluca + 2 more

A road trip through Mexico City, Cuernavaca and Toluca + 2 more, 5 stops in Mexico.

Mexico City is a sprawling metropolis of over 12 million people spread across 1,485 square kilometres, making it one of the world's largest urban centres. Cuernavaca is a UNESCO World Heritage city in Morelos state, roughly 57 kilometres south of Mexico City. Toluca is the capital of the State of Mexico and a significant cultural and industrial hub with a population of nearly half a million. Pachuca de Soto is a city in Mexico with UNESCO World Heritage status, reflecting its cultural and historical significance.

Why it works

Rather than one city, this threads Mexico City, Cuernavaca and Toluca and more into a single trip, so you see more of Mexico in one go. Spend longest wherever suits you.

The route

1Mexico CityDrive2CuernavacaDrive3TolucaDrive4Pachuca de SotoDrive5Puebla
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Your itinerary

  1. 1Mexico City1–2 nights
  2. 🚗 Drive Mexico City → CuernavacaFind car hire in Cuernavaca via EconomyBookings
    2Cuernavaca1–2 nights
  3. 🚗 Drive Cuernavaca → TolucaFind car hire in Toluca via EconomyBookings
    3Toluca1–2 nights
  4. 🚗 Drive Toluca → Pachuca de SotoFind car hire in Pachuca de Soto via EconomyBookings
    4Pachuca de Soto1–2 nights
  5. 🚗 Drive Pachuca de Soto → PueblaFind car hire in Puebla via EconomyBookings
    5Puebla1–2 nights

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Mexico City travel guideCuernavaca travel guideToluca travel guidePachuca de Soto travel guidePuebla travel guideMexico travel guide

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