By road, Boca del Cielo and Reforma Agraria are about 338 miles (544 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 48 min of driving.
| Distance | 338 mi (544 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-190D → MEX-190 → MEX-307 |
| Mexican states on the route | Chiapas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-190D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving this route in a car with U.S. plates
| Temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) | Required: this route is outside the zones where U.S.-registered cars can skip the temporary import permit (Baja California, Baja California Sur and part of Sonora) |
|---|---|
| Mexican auto insurance | Required for all vehicles: buy a Mexican policy before you drive |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Mexico travel information (updated August 11, 2026); permits are issued by Banjercito.
On the road from Boca del Cielo to Reforma Agraria
MEX-307 (102 mi) and MEX-190D (87 mi) carry about 56% of the 338 miles. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-190D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Boca del Cielo and Reforma Agraria
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–21 | 21 | Chiapas |
| MEX-200 | 21–37 | 16 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 37–95 | 58 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 95–109 | 14 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 109–118 | 9 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 118–122 | 4 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 122–151 | 29 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 151–216 | 65 | Chiapas |
| MEX-307 | 216–318 | 102 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 318–338 | 20 | Chiapas |
What to see on the way from Boca del Cielo to Reforma Agraria
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Paleontología de Tuxtla (mile 115), Casa Museo Belisario Domínguez (mile 206)
- Nature and outdoors: Sumidero Canyon National Park (mile 115), Selva El Ocote (mile 131), Lagunas de Montebello National Park (mile 238)
- Museums and history: Los Horcones (mile 25), Museo de Paleontología de Tuxtla (mile 115), Casa Museo Belisario Domínguez (mile 206), Tenam Puente (mile 214)
Los Horcones
On the north side of Cerro de Bernal, atop a small ridge on the south side of a coastal plain, Los Horcones is an archaeological zone in the municipality of Tonalá, Chiapas.
Sumidero Canyon National Park
The Grijalva River runs through Sumidero Canyon, whose walls rise from about 200 to 1,000 meters. Boat trips leave from colonial Chiapa de Corzo, and lookouts line the rim. It became a national park in 1980.
Museo de Paleontología de Tuxtla
Also known as the Museo Eliseo Palacios Aguilera, this Tuxtla Gutiérrez museum opened in 2002 and displays more than 200 fossils found in Chiapas, ranging from 10,000 to 300 million years old.
Selva El Ocote
Selva El Ocote Biosphere Reserve covers about 101,288 hectares of Chiapas, protecting tall evergreen rain forest on karst terrain, a landscape also known for its extensive caverns.
Casa Museo Belisario Domínguez
The Casa Museo Belisario Domínguez occupies the house where Dr. Belisario Domínguez Palencia was born and spent much of his life.
Tenam Puente
About 12 kilometers south of Comitán, Tenam Puente is a Maya archaeological site in the Balum Canan valley, reached by a turnoff from Federal Highway 190 toward La Trinitaria.
Chinkultic
Chinkultic is a moderate-size archaeological ruin in the Mexican state of Chiapas, part of Lagunas de Montebello National Park.
Lagunas de Montebello National Park
Near the Guatemala border in Chiapas, Lagunas de Montebello National Park holds 59 multicolored lakes in pine forest, along with two Maya ruins.
More drives to Reforma Agraria
- Comitán to Reforma Agraria
- Ocosingo to Reforma Agraria
- San Cristóbal de las Casas to Reforma Agraria
- Tuxtla to Reforma Agraria
- Palizada to Reforma Agraria
- Ocozocoautla de Espinosa to Reforma Agraria
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Boca del Cielo to Reforma Agraria?
About 7 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 338 miles.
How far is Reforma Agraria from Boca del Cielo by car?
About 338 miles (544 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Do I need a permit to drive my U.S. car from Boca del Cielo to Reforma Agraria?
Yes. A temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) is required for a U.S.-registered car on this route, which is outside the zones where it can be skipped. Mexican auto insurance is required for every vehicle.
Is it safe to drive from Boca del Cielo to Reforma Agraria?
The U.S. State Department rates Chiapas Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Boca del Cielo to Reforma Agraria use?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-190D, MEX-190 and MEX-307. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Boca del Cielo to Reforma Agraria?
Closest to the road: Museo de Paleontología de Tuxtla (museum, mile 115, 0.7 mi from the route); Casa Museo Belisario Domínguez (museum, mile 206, 0.4 mi from the route); Lagunas de Montebello National Park (national park, mile 238, 1 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on September 29, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.