Plan on about 6 h 19 min of driving for the 333-mile (536 km) trip from Córdoba, Mexico to Mazunte, before any stops.
| Distance | 333 mi (536 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150D → MEX-150 → MEX-135D → MEX-190 → MEX-175 → MEX-175D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz, Puebla, Oaxaca |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-150D, MEX-135D, MEX-175D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
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.
What the drive from Córdoba to Mazunte is like
MEX-135D (121 mi) and MEX-175D (65 mi) carry about 56% of the 333 miles. It runs through 3 states: Veracruz, Puebla, Oaxaca. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-150D, MEX-135D and MEX-175D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Córdoba to Mazunte
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 3–20 | 17 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150 | 20–55 | 35 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| local roads | 55–60 | 5 | Puebla |
| MEX-135D | 60–181 | 121 | Puebla, Oaxaca |
| MEX-190 | 181–186 | 5 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 186–192 | 6 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175 | 192–203 | 11 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 203–214 | 11 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175 | 214–225 | 11 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 225–232 | 7 | Oaxaca |
| connecting roads | 232–235 | 3 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-175D | 235–300 | 65 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-200 | 300–329 | 29 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 329–333 | 4 | Oaxaca |
- Mile 34 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 82 of this route: Puebla → Oaxaca (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Córdoba and Mazunte
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo del Valle de Tehuacán (mile 57), Suchilquitongo (mile 169), Oaxaca Cathedral (mile 188), Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca (mile 196)
- Nature and outdoors: Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve (mile 73), Benito Juárez National Park (mile 181)
- Museums and history: Orizaba Cathedral (mile 16), Museo del Valle de Tehuacán (mile 57), Suchilquitongo (mile 169), Monte Albán (mile 188), Oaxaca Cathedral (mile 188), Zaachila (mile 196), Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca (mile 196)
Orizaba Cathedral
The Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel is the main Catholic church of Orizaba, in the state of Veracruz, and the seat of the Diocese of Orizaba.
Museo del Valle de Tehuacán
Tehuacán's 18th-century former Carmelite convent has housed the Valley of Tehuacán Museum since 2002. Exhibits trace the history of corn and its ties to the valley's early peoples.
Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve
This arid valley straddling Puebla and Oaxaca joined UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2018 as a mixed site. It is a major center of cactus diversity and preserves ancient canals, wells, terraces and dams built to manage scarce water.
Suchilquitongo
Tomb 5 at Cerro de la Campana, excavated in 1985, holds murals and stucco carvings ranked among the finest funerary art of ancient Mexico. The Zapotec site crowns a hill in the northern Etla Valley.
Benito Juárez National Park
Hikers heading just north of Oaxaca City reach Benito Juárez National Park, where trails cross roughly 2,737 hectares of pine and oak. La Coronilla, a moderate loop, runs about 5 km.
Monte Albán
Carved into a mountaintop above the Valley of Oaxaca, Monte Albán was a Zapotec capital for some 1,300 years; visitors walk a 300-meter ceremonial plaza lined with temples, a ball court, tombs and carved reliefs. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Oaxaca Cathedral
Oaxaca Cathedral, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, is the seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of Antequera, Oaxaca. Construction began around 1535, and the church was consecrated on July 12, 1733.
Zaachila
Zaachila was a Zapotec city, later shared with Mixtecs, that was still inhabited when the Spanish arrived; its occupation reaches back to about 1500 BC. Visitors come for its excavated tombs, including Tomb 1 with stucco figures of those buried there.
Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca
In San Bartolo Coyotepec, the town known for its black clay pottery (barro negro), this state-run museum traces the history of that craft and shows works by Oaxaca's folk art masters alongside temporary exhibitions.
Once you reach Mazunte
Mermejita
On Oaxaca's central coast just west of Mazunte and San Agustinillo, Mermejita is a small beach village where newcomers have built simple houses from local materials.
More drives to Mazunte
- Capulalpam de Méndez to Mazunte
- Tehuacán to Mazunte
- Tuxtepec to Mazunte
- Huamantla to Mazunte
- Ixtenco to Mazunte
- Puebla to Mazunte
From Córdoba to other places in Mexico
- Córdoba to Zacatelco
- Córdoba to Apizaco
- Córdoba to Chiautempan
- Córdoba to Huejotzingo
- Córdoba to Tlaxcala
- Córdoba to Atlixco
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Córdoba, Mexico to Mazunte?
About 6 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 333 miles.
What is the driving distance from Córdoba, Mexico to Mazunte?
About 333 miles (536 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 Córdoba to Mazunte?
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 Córdoba to Mazunte?
The U.S. State Department rates Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Oaxaca Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Córdoba to Mazunte?
In order: MEX-150D, MEX-150, MEX-135D, MEX-190, MEX-175, MEX-175D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Córdoba to Mazunte?
Closest to the road: Museo del Valle de Tehuacán (museum, mile 57, 0.1 mi from the route); Suchilquitongo (archaeological site, mile 169, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca (folk art museum, mile 196, 0.3 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.