Comitán to Boca del Cielo is about 205 road miles (330 km): roughly 4 h 14 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance by road | 205 mi (330 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 14 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-190 → MEX-190D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Chiapas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-190D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.2 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.
The Comitán–Boca del Cielo drive in a few lines
MEX-190D (92 mi) and MEX-190 (67 mi) carry about 78% of the 205 miles. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-190D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Comitán and Boca del Cielo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-190 | 0–54 | 54 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 54–88 | 34 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 88–98 | 10 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 98–111 | 13 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 111–169 | 58 | Chiapas |
| MEX-200 | 169–185 | 16 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 185–205 | 20 | Chiapas |
Places worth a stop between Comitán and Boca del Cielo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (mile 91)
- Nature and outdoors: Selva El Ocote (mile 76)
- Museums and history: Casa Na Bolom (mile 54), San Cristobal Cathedral (mile 55), Chiapa de Corzo (mile 83), Museo de la Laca and the Santo Domingo monastery (mile 83), Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (mile 91), Museo de la Ciudad (mile 94), Los Horcones (mile 180)
Casa Na Bolom
Once the home of archaeologist Frans Blom and photographer Gertrude Duby Blom, Casa Na Bolom in San Cristóbal de las Casas occupies an 1891 building and shows pre-Hispanic, textile, ethnographic and colonial collections.
San Cristobal Cathedral
Seat of the Diocese of San Cristóbal de Las Casas, the San Cristobal Cathedral (Catedral de San Cristóbal de Las Casas) stands on the north side of the city's central plaza in Chiapas.
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.
Chiapa de Corzo
Near the town of Chiapa de Corzo in Chiapas lies a pre-Columbian archaeological site of the same name that grew into a regional center around 700–500 BCE, during the Middle Formative period.
Museo de la Laca and the Santo Domingo monastery
Dominican friars built this convent in Chiapa de Corzo in the second half of the 16th century; today it is a cultural center whose Museo de la Laca is devoted to Chiapas' traditional lacquerwork.
Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas
Two main halls cover Chiapas's Mesoamerican archaeology and the state's history since the Spanish conquest at this regional museum of anthropology and history in Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
Museo de la Ciudad
Tuxtla Gutiérrez's city museum covers the history and growth of the city with three permanent exhibits and a temporary gallery, in a building whose site once briefly served as a bullring.
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.
More drives to Boca del Cielo
- Copainalá to Boca del Cielo
- San Cristóbal de las Casas to Boca del Cielo
- San Juan Chamula to Boca del Cielo
- Tapijulapa to Boca del Cielo
- Palizada to Boca del Cielo
- Sueños de Oro to Boca del Cielo
From Comitán to other places in Mexico
- Comitán to Ocozocoautla de Espinosa
- Comitán to Copainalá
- Comitán to Teapa
- Comitán to Cárdenas
- Comitán to Comalcalco
- Comitán to Paraiso
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Comitán to Boca del Cielo?
About 4 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 205 miles.
What is the driving distance from Comitán to Boca del Cielo?
About 205 miles (330 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 Comitán to Boca del Cielo?
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 Comitán to Boca del Cielo?
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 Comitán to Boca del Cielo use?
In order: MEX-190, MEX-190D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Comitán to Boca del Cielo?
Closest to the road: San Cristobal Cathedral (cathedral, mile 55, 1 mi from the route); Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas (museum, mile 91, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo de la Ciudad (museum, mile 94, 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.