The Wayro route from Córdoba, Mexico to Santa Catarina Juquila is 306 miles (493 km), about 6 h 28 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 306 mi (493 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 28 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-150D → MEX-150 → MEX-135D → MEX-190 → MEX-131 |
| Mexican states on the route | Veracruz, Puebla, Oaxaca |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-150D, MEX-135D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.3 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.
How the Córdoba to Santa Catarina Juquila drive plays out
MEX-135D (121 mi) and MEX-131 (80 mi) carry about 66% of the 306 miles. It runs through 3 states: Veracruz, Puebla, Oaxaca. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-150D and MEX-135D. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Córdoba to Santa Catarina Juquila
| 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 | 186–203 | 17 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-131 | 203–224 | 21 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 224–229 | 5 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-131 | 229–288 | 59 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 288–306 | 18 | Oaxaca |
- Mile 34 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 82 of this route: Puebla → Oaxaca (state line)
Places worth a stop between Córdoba and Santa Catarina Juquila
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo del Valle de Tehuacán (mile 57), Suchilquitongo (mile 169), Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Oaxaca (mile 188), Zaachila (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), Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Oaxaca (mile 188), Zaachila (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
Inside an 18th-century former Carmelite convent in Tehuacán, the Valley of Tehuacán Museum opened in 2002 and focuses on 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
From around 300 to 800 AD, a Zapotec city thrived on a hilltop in the northern Etla Valley. Locals know the site as Cerro de la Campana.
Benito Juárez National Park
Just north of Oaxaca City, Benito Juárez National Park covers about 2,737 hectares of pine and oak forest. Trails wind through the woods, including La Coronilla, a moderate loop of roughly 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.
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Oaxaca
Founded on February 28, 1992, by a civic association with state government backing and support from the National Institute of Fine Arts, this museum grew from an initiative by artists including Francisco Toledo and Rodolfo Morales.
Monastery of Santiago Apóstol, Cuilapan de Guerrero
In the town of Cuilapan de Guerrero, the fortress-like former monastery of Santiago Apóstol is easy to spot from the highway south of Oaxaca City toward Villa de Zaachila and draws Mexican and international visitors.
Zaachila
Excavated tombs draw visitors to Zaachila, a former Zapotec city. The best known is Tomb 1, where stucco figures depict the people who were buried there.
More drives to Santa Catarina Juquila
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- Puebla to Santa Catarina Juquila
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Córdoba, Mexico to Santa Catarina Juquila?
About 6 h 28 min of driving without stops, over 306 miles.
How far is Santa Catarina Juquila from Córdoba, Mexico by car?
About 306 miles (493 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 Santa Catarina Juquila?
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 Santa Catarina Juquila?
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 Santa Catarina Juquila?
In order: MEX-150D, MEX-150, MEX-135D, MEX-190 and MEX-131. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Córdoba to Santa Catarina Juquila?
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); Zaachila (archaeological site, mile 196, 0.4 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.