By road, Felipe Carrillo Puerto and San Juan Chamula are about 510 miles (820 km) apart, or roughly 11 h 46 min of driving.
| Distance | 510 mi (820 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 46 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-307 → MEX-186 → MEX-199 → MEX-190 |
| Mexican states on the route | Quintana Roo, Campeche, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.4 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.
The Felipe Carrillo Puerto–San Juan Chamula drive in a few lines
MEX-186 (272 mi) and MEX-199 (141 mi) carry about 81% of the 510 miles. It runs through 4 states: Quintana Roo, Campeche, Tabasco, Chiapas. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Felipe Carrillo Puerto and San Juan Chamula
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-307 | 0–83 | 83 | Quintana Roo |
| MEX-186 | 83–355 | 272 | Quintana Roo, Campeche, Tabasco, Chiapas |
| MEX-199 | 355–496 | 141 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 496–503 | 7 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 503–510 | 7 | Chiapas |
- Mile 122 of this route: Quintana Roo → Campeche (state line)
- Mile 327 of this route: Campeche → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 336 of this route: Tabasco → Chiapas (state line)
What to see on the way from Felipe Carrillo Puerto to San Juan Chamula
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): San Felipe Fortress (mile 71), Xpuhil (mile 146), Becan (mile 150), Chicanná (mile 151)
- Nature and outdoors: Sian Kaʼan Biosphere Reserve (mile 8), Calakmul Biosphere Reserve (mile 157), Agua Azul (mile 409)
- Museums and history: San Felipe Fortress (mile 71), Xpuhil (mile 146), Becan (mile 150)
Sian Kaʼan Biosphere Reserve
Established in 1986 in Tulum Municipality, Quintana Roo, Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
San Felipe Fortress
San Felipe Fortress (Fuerte de San Felipe de Bacalar) was an 18th-century Spanish colonial garrison in Bacalar, Quintana Roo. Today it houses the Bacalar Piracy Museum.
Xpuhil
Near the town of Xpujil in Campeche, Xpuhil is a Maya archaeological site along Federal Highway 186, in an area with other Maya sites such as Becan, Chicanná and Calakmul.
Becan
Becan is a Maya archaeological site near the center of the Yucatán Peninsula in Campeche, about 150 km north of Tikal.
Chicanná
Chicanná is a Classic-period Maya city site named after Structure II, whose Maya name means "House of the Serpent Mouth."
Calakmul Biosphere Reserve
Bordering Guatemala's Petén department, the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve covers 7,231 square kilometers of southern Campeche, more than 14 percent of the state; it was established in 1989.
Balamku
Balamku is a small Maya archaeological site in Campeche, known for elaborate plaster facades from the Early Classic period.
Temple of the Inscriptions
At the Maya site of Palenque, the Temple of the Inscriptions is a stepped pyramid built as the funerary monument of Kʼinich Janaabʼ Pakal, who ruled the city in the 7th century.
Agua Azul
The Agua Azul cascades are a series of waterfalls on the Xanil River in Chiapas, in Tumbalá municipality about 69 km from Palenque, near Federal Highway 199.
Arriving in San Juan Chamula
Museo de Medicina Maya
Dedicated to the healing practices of the Tzotzil and Tzeltal peoples, the Museo de Medicina Maya is a museum in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas.
Museo Mesoamericano del Jade
The Museo Mesoamericano del Jade in San Cristóbal de Las Casas is housed in the Casa del Jade, a cultural center and company specializing in jade, with its own workshops.
Museo de los Altos de Chiapas Ex Convento Santo Domingo de Guzmán
Attached to the baroque church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán in San Cristóbal de Las Casas, this museum occupies the former convent and is one of the city's most traditional landmarks.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Felipe Carrillo Puerto to San Juan Chamula?
About 11 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 510 miles.
How far is San Juan Chamula from Felipe Carrillo Puerto by car?
About 510 miles (820 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 Felipe Carrillo Puerto to San Juan Chamula?
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 Felipe Carrillo Puerto to San Juan Chamula?
The U.S. State Department rates Quintana Roo Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Campeche Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Chiapas Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Felipe Carrillo Puerto to San Juan Chamula?
In order: MEX-307, MEX-186, MEX-199 and MEX-190. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Felipe Carrillo Puerto and San Juan Chamula?
Closest to the road: San Felipe Fortress (museum, mile 71, 0.3 mi from the route); Xpuhil (archaeological site, mile 146, 0.3 mi from the route); Becan (archaeological site, mile 150, 0.2 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.