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Day trip from Cuernavaca to Magdalena Contreras

Magdalena Contreras lies 45 km (28 mi) north of Cuernavaca, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

At 45 km (28 mi) apart, Magdalena Contreras is a realistic day trip from Cuernavaca: about 44 min each way by road.

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CuernavacaMagdalena Contreras
CountryMexicoMexico
Population338,650238,431
Elevation1,540 m (5,052 ft)2,348 m (7,703 ft)
Time nowUTC-6 (America/Mexico_City)UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City)

Where to book tours and tickets in Magdalena Contreras

ExpediaTours, day trips and attraction entry, bookable alongside the flights and hotels. Part of Expedia Group.Find things to do on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
ViatorDay tours, skip-the-line entry and shore excursions, with free cancellation on many listings.Find tours on Viator (opens www.viator.com in a new tab)
GetYourGuideStrong European museum and attraction coverage with mobile tickets.Browse tickets on GetYourGuide (opens www.getyourguide.com in a new tab)
TiqetsFocused on timed museum and monument admission rather than guided tours.Get museum entry on Tiqets (opens www.tiqets.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Magdalena Contreras

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Common questions

How far is Magdalena Contreras from Cuernavaca?

45 km (28 mi) in a straight line, north of Cuernavaca; by road roughly 55 km (34 mi).

How long does it take to get from Cuernavaca to Magdalena Contreras by road?

About 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Cuernavaca and Magdalena Contreras?

No, both are on America/Mexico_City at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.