Plan on about 11 h 30 min of driving for the 551-mile (886 km) trip from Mazunte to Reforma Agraria, before any stops.
| Distance by road | 551 mi (886 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 → MEX-185D → MEX-190 → MEX-190D → MEX-307 |
| Mexican states on the route | Oaxaca, Chiapas |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-185D, MEX-190D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.0 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.
How the Mazunte to Reforma Agraria drive plays out
MEX-200 (145 mi) and MEX-190 (131 mi) carry about 50% of the 551 miles. It runs through 2 states: Oaxaca, Chiapas. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-185D and MEX-190D. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Mazunte and Reforma Agraria
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-200 | 4–117 | 113 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-185D | 117–168 | 51 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-190 | 168–218 | 50 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-200 | 218–250 | 32 | Oaxaca, Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 250–308 | 58 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 308–321 | 13 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 321–331 | 10 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 331–335 | 4 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 335–364 | 29 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 364–428 | 64 | Chiapas |
| MEX-307 | 428–531 | 103 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 531–551 | 20 | Chiapas |
- Mile 237 of this route: Oaxaca → Chiapas (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Reforma Agraria
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Paleontología de Tuxtla (mile 327), Casa Museo Belisario Domínguez (mile 418)
- Nature and outdoors: Huatulco National Park (mile 34), Sumidero Canyon National Park (mile 327), Lagunas de Montebello National Park (mile 449)
- Museums and history: Museo de Paleontología de Tuxtla (mile 327), Museo de la Laca and the Santo Domingo monastery (mile 336), Casa Museo Belisario Domínguez (mile 418), Tenam Puente (mile 426)
Huatulco National Park
Also called Bahías de Huatulco National Park, this protected area in the Mexican state of Oaxaca was decreed a national park on July 24, 1998.
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.
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.
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
From Mazunte to other places in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Mazunte to Reforma Agraria?
About 11 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 551 miles.
How far is Reforma Agraria from Mazunte by car?
About 551 miles (886 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 Mazunte 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 Mazunte to Reforma Agraria?
The U.S. State Department rates Oaxaca Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Chiapas Level 3: Reconsider Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Mazunte to Reforma Agraria use?
In order: MEX-200, MEX-185D, MEX-190, MEX-190D and MEX-307. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Mazunte and Reforma Agraria?
Closest to the road: Museo de Paleontología de Tuxtla (museum, mile 327, 0.7 mi from the route); Casa Museo Belisario Domínguez (museum, mile 418, 0.4 mi from the route); Lagunas de Montebello National Park (national park, mile 449, 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.