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Northern Mexico #15

Northern Mexico Road Map Travel Guide
Guadalajara to Mexico City
This highway is mostly 15D but at some points it is listed as #20 on some maps. City of Culiacan to Guadalajara City



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Highway Altitude (in feet): Minimum=4642, Maximum=10351, Difference: 5709

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Road Item

Road Summary

0.0
(521.3)
0.0
(323.9)
Terminus Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico
Altitude: 5259 feet
The city of Guadalajara is the capital city in the state of Jalisco Mexico and is the second city of importance in Mexico. Guajalajara comes from the Arab 'Wad-al-hidjara', that means 'river that runs between rocks' and took it's name from the birth city of Nuño Beltrán de Guzmán, Spanish conqueror of this land. This city was the capital of New Galice kingdom. Today for it's beauty is known as the city of the roses. The Exit to Mexico city is from the Avenue Lazaro Cardenas passing under the bridge that goes to Tlaquepaque, Zapotlanejo Highway.
0.0
(521.3)
0.0
(323.9)
Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico
Altitude: 5259 feet
The city of Guadalajara is the capital city in the state of Jalisco Mexico and is the second city of importance in Mexico. Guajalajara comes from the Arab "Wad-al-hidjara", that means "river that runs between rocks" and took it's name from the birth city of Nuño Beltrán de Guzmán, Spanish conqueror of this land. This city was the capital of New Galice kingdom. Today for it's beauty is known as the city of the roses. The Exit to Mexico city is from the Avenue Lazaro Cardenas passing under the bridge that goes to Tlaquepaque, Zapotlanejo Highway.
0.3
(521.0)
0.2
(323.7)
Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico
Altitude: 5269 feet
Guadalajara is considered the Mexicanity cradle for the national concept of the "Charros" (horseman) and "Mariachi" (the Mexican music band) as well as for the Tequila, a national trademark spirit drink, and above all the kindness of it's people.
3.5
(517.8)
2.2
(321.8)
Highway bridge to Tonalá, Jalisco
Altitude: 5446 feet
Highway bridge to Tonalá, Jalisco Mexico a village now engulfed By Guadalajara City is an oasis filled with music and tradition famous by the mastery of it's ceramics and pottery as a collective memories of this land.
4.9
(516.4)
3.0
(320.9)
Second Highway bridge to Tonala, Jalisco Mexico
Altitude: 5453 feet
Second Highway bridge to Tonala, in the state of Jalisco Mexico. On Thursdays and Sundays is a huge street market where all the craftsmen sell at great prices was manufactured here.
13.9
(507.4)
8.6
(315.3)
Highway U turn
Altitude: 5023 feet
Highway U turn near the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico
16.0
(505.3)
9.9
(314.0)
Viewpoint stop by Fernando Espinoza Bridge
Altitude: 4820 feet
Fernando Espinoza's Bridge, viewpoint stop Jalisco Mexico
16.2
(505.1)
10.1
(313.9)
Fernando Espinoza Bridge, Jalisco Mexico
Altitude: 4642 feet
Fernando Espinoza Bridge, Jalisco Mexico over Calderon river
17.6
(503.7)
10.9
(313.0)
Highway intersection
Altitude: 4908 feet
Highway intersection a fork with highway 90 to Zapotlanejo, Jalisco Mexico and 15 to Morelia and Mexico city
31.1
(490.2)
19.3
(304.6)
Creek bridge
Altitude: 5013 feet
Creek bridge
33.6
(487.7)
20.9
(303.1)
Highway photo
Altitude: 5230 feet
Highway photo.
34.4
(486.9)
21.4
(302.6)
U turn bridge
Altitude: 5331 feet
U turn bridge
42.0
(479.3)
26.1
(297.8)
La Cañada Dam
Altitude: 5174 feet
La Cañada Dam, Jalisco Mexico
44.9
(476.4)
27.9
(296.0)
Zapotlan del rey waterfall, Jalisco Mexico
Altitude: 5312 feet
The Zapotlan del Rey waterfall, is known as El Salto de Zapotlan de Rey Jalisco Mexico.
46.4
(474.9)
28.8
(295.1)
Highway deviation to Zapotitlan del Rey, Jalisco Mexico
Altitude: 5079 feet
The town of Zapotitlan del Rey, in the state of Jalisco Mexico gains it's name from the nahuatl word Tzapotlán that means place where many zapote fruit grow. Places to visit are the main plaza, the Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Socorro; where in the last Sunday of October the most important festivity is celebrated.
66.1
(455.2)
41.1
(282.9)
Toll booth Octotlan Jalisco Mexico
Altitude: 5138 feet
Toll booth and deviation to the village of Octotlan Jalisco Mexico
66.1
(455.2)
41.1
(282.9)
San Martin de Zula Village, Jalisco Mexico
Altitude: 5125 feet
San Martin de Zula Village, Jalisco Mexico
67.3
(454.0)
41.8
(282.1)
Railroad crossing
Altitude: 5043 feet
Railroad crossing, Jalisco Mexico
67.5
(453.8)
41.9
(282.0)
La Guayaba River
Altitude: 5016 feet
La Guayaba River
75.1
(446.2)
46.7
(277.3)
San Miguel de la Paz village, Jalisco Mexico
Altitude: 5069 feet
San Miguel de la Paz village, Jalisco Mexico
83.5
(437.8)
51.9
(272.0)
San Jose de la Moras Village Jalisco Mexico
Altitude: 5059 feet
San Jose de la Moras Village Jalisco Mexico
89.8
(431.5)
55.8
(268.1)
Highway Intersection with highway 71 to Atotonilco el Alto
Altitude: 5043 feet
Highway Intersection with highway 71 to Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco Mexico
89.9
(431.4)
55.9
(268.1)
Highway Intersection to La Barca Jalisco
Altitude: 5043 feet
Highway Intersection to La Barca village in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. This village was founded during the colonial period when the people needed a boat (barca) to cross the Lerma river, and from it, the need for lodge and places to eat settle the village. Places to visit are "La parroquia de Santa Mónica de La Barca", from the XVIII century, San Nicolás de Tolentino temple form 1660, The San Pedro Apostol Temple, The cultural center and Museum La Moreña, from the XIX century with 500 meters of murals paintings, The Archeological site "Las Calles".
95.1
(426.2)
59.1
(264.8)
State Border line Jalisco and Michoacán
Altitude: 5052 feet
State Border line between the states of Jalisco and Michoacan de Ocampo, Mexico
95.2
(426.1)
59.2
(264.8)
Lerma River
Altitude: 5026 feet
Lerma River
98.6
(422.7)
61.3
(262.7)
Highway Intersection to Vista Hermosa de Negrete village
Altitude: 5036 feet
Highway Intersection to Vista Hermosa de Negrete village, Michoacan Mexico.
102.1
(419.2)
63.4
(260.5)
Highway Intersection with highway 110
Altitude: 5092 feet
Highway Intersection with highway 110 to La Piedad town Michoacan, and La Barca village in Jalisco, Mexico
131.8
(389.5)
81.9
(242.0)
Toll Booth near Ecuandureo village Michoacan
Altitude: 5148 feet
Toll Booth and emergency services near Ecuandureo village in the state of Michoacan Mexico
132.0
(389.3)
82.0
(241.9)
Highway Intersection to Zamora city Michoacán
Altitude: 5167 feet
Highway Intersection with highway 35 and 110 to Zamora city Michoacán Mexico
145.8
(375.5)
90.6
(233.3)
Highway Intersection to La Piedad de Cabadas Michoacan
Altitude: 6056 feet
Highway Intersection to La Piedad de Cabadas through the village of Chirintzio Michoacan Mexico.
162.4
(358.9)
100.9
(223.0)
Highway Bridge to Penjamillo village and Los Fresnos village
Altitude: 6122 feet
Highway Bridge to Penjamillo village and Los Fresnos village, Michoacan Mexico
163.2
(358.1)
101.4
(222.5)
Los Fresnos Dam
Altitude: 6198 feet
Los Fresnos Dam, Michoacan Mexico
163.8
(357.5)
101.8
(222.2)
Highway U turn
Altitude: 6253 feet
Highway U turn
165.9
(355.4)
103.1
(220.8)
Ziquitaro village Highway bridge
Altitude: 6430 feet
Ziquitaro village Highway bridge Michoacan Mexico
185.0
(336.3)
115.0
(209.0)
Panindicuaro Village, Michoacan Mexico
Altitude: 6043 feet
Panindicuaro Village, Michoacan Mexico
185.4
(335.9)
115.2
(208.7)
Toll Booth
Altitude: 5965 feet
Toll Booth
187.2
(334.1)
116.3
(207.6)
Huandacuca Hill
Altitude: 6079 feet
Huandacuca Hill
198.0
(323.3)
123.0
(200.9)
Aristeo Mercado Dam
Altitude: 6539 feet
Aristeo Mercado Dam or Wilson's Dam, Michoacan Mexico
214.4
(306.9)
133.2
(190.7)
Huaniqueo Village Michoacan Mexico
Altitude: 6683 feet
Huaniqueo Village Michoacan Mexico
222.4
(298.9)
138.2
(185.7)
Tendeparacua Village Michoacan Mexico
Altitude: 7014 feet
Tendeparacua Village Michoacan Mexico
239.4
(281.9)
148.8
(175.2)
Cuitzeo Lagoon Michoacan Mexico
Altitude: 6312 feet
Cuitzeo Lagoon Michoacan Mexico
254.2
(267.1)
158.0
(166.0)
Exit to Morelia Michoacan Mexico
Altitude: 6289 feet
The Capital city of the state of Michoacan Mexico, Morelia, was founded in 1541 with the name Valladolod and in the year 1828 changed it's name honoring Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon the Insurgent hero that was born in this city. From the viceroys time, the Architectural landscape of this city is spectacular, with it's buildings build with pink quarry. Places to visit: The Cathedral, the Aqueduct, the Tarascas Fountain, the Main Plaza, Clavijero Palace, Morelos' House and museum, The University campus, San Francisco Temple, San Jose Temple, The Justice Palace, The City Hall, The State museum, The handcrafts market, The regional candy market.
254.3
(267.0)
158.0
(165.9)
Highway Intersection with Highway 43 Salamanca and Morelia
Altitude: 6253 feet
Highway Intersection with Highway 43 Salamanca in the state of Guanajuato and Morelia, the capital city of Michoacan State Mexico.
260.3
(261.0)
161.8
(162.2)
Cuitzeo Lagoon, Michoacan Mexico
Altitude: 6155 feet
The Cuitzeo Lagoon, in the state of Michoacan Mexico is an impressive shallow body of water located on the natural basin of Undameo, where small fish is captured the 'charales'
264.7
(256.6)
164.5
(159.5)
Highway Intersection to the Morelia International Airport (MLM)
Altitude: 6112 feet
Highway Intersection to the Morelia International Airport (MLM)or the General Francisco Mujica International Airport handles National and International flights.
271.8
(249.5)
168.9
(155.0)
La Mina village Michoacan Mexico
Altitude: 6040 feet
La Mina village Michoacan Mexico
277.3
(244.0)
172.3
(151.6)
Road Intersection to Estación Querandaro
Altitude: 6070 feet
Road Intersection to Estación Querandaro, Michoacan, Mexico
286.2
(235.1)
177.8
(146.1)
Railroad Crossing
Altitude: 6040 feet
Railroad Crossing
293.0
(228.3)
182.1
(141.9)
Toll Booth
Altitude: 6503 feet
Toll Booth and emergency services
293.0
(228.3)
182.1
(141.9)
Highway Intersection with highway 120
Altitude: 6503 feet
Highway Intersection with highway 120 to Acambaro and Zinapecuaro Village Michacan Mexico
304.3
(217.0)
189.1
(134.8)
Bridge highway Intersection
Altitude: 8136 feet
Bridge highway Intersection to Ucareo village, Michoacan Mexico
309.1
(212.2)
192.1
(131.9)
Highway Intersection to Maravatio Michoacan
Altitude: 8071 feet
Highway Intersection to Maravatio town in the state of Michoacan Mexico
329.5
(191.8)
204.8
(119.2)
Highway Hotel
Altitude: 6729 feet
Highway Hotel
329.7
(191.6)
204.9
(119.1)
Highway Intersection with highway 51 Maravatio-Atlacomulco
Altitude: 6736 feet
Highway Intersection with highway 51 to the towns Maravatio-Atlacomulco in the state of Michoacan, Mexico. The town of Maravatio was founded in 1540, today keeps many baroque style buildings as San Juan Bautista temple from the XV century, and it's famous Ocampo theater, the pride of the town.
330.2
(191.1)
205.2
(118.7)
Gas station
Altitude: 6703 feet
Gas Station and groceries market
336.4
(184.9)
209.0
(114.9)
Highway Intersection
Altitude: 6634 feet
Highway Intersection
343.1
(178.2)
213.2
(110.7)
Railroad crossing
Altitude: 6699 feet
Railroad crossing
347.0
(174.3)
215.6
(108.3)
Pomoca village, Michoacan Mexico
Altitude: 6752 feet
Pomoca village, Michoacan Mexico
353.6
(167.7)
219.7
(104.2)
Las Minas River
Altitude: 7051 feet
Las Minas River
360.5
(160.8)
224.0
(99.9)
Highway Intersection to Tlalpujahua and Agua Caliente, Michoacan
Altitude: 7507 feet
Highway Intersection to the towns of Tlalpujahua and Agua Caliente, in the state of Michoacan, Mexico
361.8
(159.5)
224.8
(99.1)
Road Intersection to Tepetongo Michoacán
Altitude: 7457 feet
Road Intersection to Tepetongo a water spa resort with pools, slides and hotel in the state of Michoacán, Mexico
364.3
(157.0)
226.4
(97.6)
Highway Intersection to Hacienda Cantalagua Hotel and Courty club
Altitude: 7589 feet
Highway Intersection to Hacienda Cantalagua Hotel and Courty club, Michoacan Mexico
373.2
(148.1)
231.9
(92.0)
State Border Line Michoacan and Estado de Mexico
Altitude: 8599 feet
State Border Line Michoacan de Ocampo and Estado de Mexico, Mexico.
387.7
(133.6)
240.9
(83.0)
Lerma River
Altitude: 8238 feet
Lerma River
393.5
(127.8)
244.5
(79.4)
Highway Intersection to Queretaro Mexico
Altitude: 8750 feet
Highway Intersection to San Juan del Rio, Queretaro Mexico and on the other direction to the Atlacomulco city, in Estado de Mexico, Mexico
395.7
(125.6)
245.9
(78.0)
Gas Station
Altitude: 8540 feet
Gas Station and groceries market
395.9
(125.4)
246.0
(77.9)
Car repair workshops
Altitude: 8550 feet
Car repair workshops Atlacomulco Edo. de Mexico, Mexico
396.3
(125.0)
246.3
(77.7)
Entering Atlacomulco city, Estado de Mexico
Altitude: 8471 feet
Entering Atlacomulco city, Estado de Mexico, Mexico
396.8
(124.5)
246.6
(77.4)
U turn
Altitude: 8438 feet
U turn
398.7
(122.6)
247.8
(76.2)
Gas Station
Altitude: 8294 feet
Gas Station and groceries market
399.0
(122.3)
247.9
(76.0)
Shoping mall
Altitude: 8271 feet
Shoping mall with Banks, and restaurants.
402.0
(119.3)
249.8
(74.1)
Toll Booth Atlacomulco
Altitude: 8294 feet
Toll Booth and emergency services Atlacomulco
413.1
(108.2)
256.7
(67.2)
Intersection to Jocotitlan, Edo de Mexico, Mexico
Altitude: 8379 feet
Intersection to Jocotitlan, Edo de Mexico, Mexico
426.2
(95.1)
264.8
(59.1)
Ixtlahuaca, Estado de Mexico, Mexico
Altitude: 8366 feet
Ixtlahuaca de Rayon, in the Estado de Mexico, Mexico receives it's name from the Náhuatl and means plains without trees
427.9
(93.4)
265.9
(58.0)
U turn
Altitude: 8353 feet
U turn
437.7
(83.6)
272.0
(51.9)
River
Altitude: 8369 feet
River
445.5
(75.8)
276.8
(47.1)
Toll Gate
Altitude: 8573 feet
Toll Gate
448.1
(73.2)
278.4
(45.5)
Highway Intersection Toluca, Edo de Mexico
Altitude: 8573 feet
Highway Intersection to the Beltway just outside the city of Toluca, The Capital city in the Estado de Mexico, Mexico
448.9
(72.4)
278.9
(45.0)
Toll Gate
Altitude: 8596 feet
Toll Gate
450.2
(71.1)
279.8
(44.2)
Toluca, Estado de Mexico, Mexico
Altitude: 8553 feet
The capital city of the Estado de Mexico, Mexico is the city of Toluca, an Industrial city which receives it's name from the nahuatl language Tollohcan, which means Tolloh God's Place. Is a large city with all the tourist services: Restaurants, Hotels, Museums, shopping malls, Hospitals and medical services. Is legendary known by the quality and manufacture of the sausages.
466.6
(54.7)
289.9
(34.0)
Highway Intersection to the International Airport in Toluca city
Altitude: 8448 feet
The Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC)has been promoted to not only handle traffic to the City of Toluca, Edo de Mexico but also serves as a low-cost carrier airport for Mexico City's Airport because it's runway is long enough and is close to Mexico city.
476.8
(44.5)
296.3
(27.7)
Toll Gate
Altitude: 8445 feet
Toll Gate
478.4
(42.9)
297.3
(26.7)
Highway Intersection with Paseo Tollocan Avenue, in Toluca city
Altitude: 8448 feet
Highway Intersection with Paseo Tollocan Avenue, in Toluca city, Estado de Mexico, Mexico and to Mexico City Highway.
480.8
(40.5)
298.8
(25.2)
Shopping Mall, Toluca, Edo de Mexico
Altitude: 8478 feet
Shopping Mall, Toluca, Estado de Mexico, Mexico.
482.6
(38.7)
299.9
(24.0)
Highway Hotel, Toluca Mexico
Altitude: 8602 feet
Highway Hotel, Toluca Mexico
484.6
(36.7)
301.1
(22.8)
U turn
Altitude: 8799 feet
U turn.
486.2
(35.1)
302.1
(21.8)
U turn
Altitude: 8934 feet
U turn.
486.3
(35.0)
302.2
(21.7)
Hacienda Jajalpa
Altitude: 8924 feet
Hacienda Jajalpa, Toluca Mexico, is an exclusive neighborhood but has a famous Restaurant with Mexican cuisine specialties.
488.8
(32.5)
303.7
(20.2)
U turn
Altitude: 9199 feet
U turn.
491.3
(30.0)
305.3
(18.6)
U turn
Altitude: 9685 feet
U turn.
493.1
(28.2)
306.4
(17.5)
La Marquesa, Estado de Mexico Mexico
Altitude: 9849 feet
La Marquesa, Estado de Mexico Mexico is a National Park with tourist amusements such as back horse riding, and go-cart rides.
494.9
(26.4)
307.5
(16.4)
La Marquesa, Estado de Mexico Mexico
Altitude: 9951 feet
Along the Highway in La Marquesa, Estado de Mexico Mexico are a great number of food stands and restaurants that offer unique specialties of Mexican cuisine, this is a must-stop for those who like to taste delicious Mexican food.
497.1
(24.2)
308.9
(15.0)
State Border line Estado de Mexico and Mexico City
Altitude: 10351 feet
State Border line Estado de Mexico and Mexico City (Distrito Federal) Mexico.
502.3
(19.0)
312.1
(11.8)
Highway tunnel
Altitude: 9649 feet
Highway tunnel..
504.0
(17.3)
313.2
(10.8)
Toll Gate
Altitude: 9423 feet
Toll Gate and Emergency services.
506.1
(15.2)
314.5
(9.4)
Highway Intersection
Altitude: 9127 feet
Highway Intersection with Highway 57 to the North of the city in Estado de Mexico.
509.5
(11.8)
316.6
(7.3)
Santa Fe, Mexico City Mexico
Altitude: 8773 feet
Santa Fe is one of the most modern developments in the city of Mexico, A contemporary Architectural buildings in apartments and offices are a point of interest.
511.5
(9.8)
317.8
(6.1)
Universidad Iberoamericana Campus, Mexico City, Mexico
Altitude: 8488 feet
The Iberoamericana University in Mexico City, Mexico, is one of the most prestigious private Universities in the country.
515.3
(6.0)
320.2
(3.7)
Highway Intersection
Altitude: 8058 feet
This is one crucial and dangerous intersection because of the speed flow in the highway. In the fork of the highway is a tunnel, to the right is Constituyentes Avenue and to the left Paseo de la Reforma Avenue.
516.2
(5.1)
320.8
(3.2)
Paseo de la Reforma, Mexico City, Mexico
Altitude: 8038 feet
Paseo de la Reforma is one of the most beautiful and important avenues in Mexico City. It has important monuments and buildings. This Avenue was projected by the Emperor Maximiliano to shorten the distance he had to make from the Chapultepec Castle to the National Palace, but it was under the rule of Porfirio Diaz that the Avenue claim it importance to all residents.
517.6
(3.7)
321.6
(2.3)
Intersection and traffic lights, Mexico City
Altitude: 7890 feet
This is an important intersection with traffic lights with Paseo de la Reforma Avenue and Paseo Palmas Avenue.
521.3
(0.0)
323.9
(0.0)
Terminus Mexico City, Mexico
Altitude: 7484 feet
Mexico City is one of the most ancient cities in America. Is the political, financial and cultural center of the country. An incredible city that will amaze and the third larges city in the world. In this city some advice is worthy: Take care of your belongings and don't flaunt, alway keep your car locked and windows up, watch out for the 'No circula' (today no car) program. On each day of the week a number of cars are not allowed to drive depending on the ending of the license plate: Monday endings 5&6, Tuesday endings 7&8, Wednesday endings 3&4 Thursday 1&2, Friday endings 9&0





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