Plan on about 8 h 1 min of driving for the 421-mile (678 km) trip from Ocosingo to Mazunte, before any stops.
| Total distance | 421 mi (678 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-199 → MEX-190 → MEX-190D → MEX-200 → MEX-185D |
| Mexican states on the route | Chiapas, Oaxaca |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-190D, MEX-185D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.8 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.
What the drive from Ocosingo to Mazunte is like
MEX-200 (144 mi) and MEX-190D (91 mi) carry about 56% of the 421 miles. It runs through 2 states: Chiapas, Oaxaca. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-190D and MEX-185D. None of the 8 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Ocosingo to Mazunte
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Chiapas |
| MEX-199 | 1–52 | 51 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 52–58 | 6 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 58–91 | 33 | Chiapas |
| local roads | 91–101 | 10 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190 | 101–114 | 13 | Chiapas |
| MEX-190D | 114–172 | 58 | Chiapas |
| MEX-200 | 172–204 | 32 | Chiapas, Oaxaca |
| MEX-190 | 204–254 | 50 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-185D | 254–304 | 50 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-200 | 304–416 | 112 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 416–421 | 5 | Oaxaca |
- Mile 186 of this route: Chiapas → Oaxaca (state line)
Places worth a stop between Ocosingo and Mazunte
- Nature and outdoors: Selva El Ocote (mile 79), Huatulco National Park (mile 386)
- Museums and history: Casa Na Bolom (mile 58), Museo de la Laca and the Santo Domingo monastery (mile 86), La Pila fountain (mile 86), Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología de Chiapas (mile 91), St. Mark's Cathedral, Tuxtla Gutiérrez (mile 95)
- With kids: Zoológico Miguél Álvarez del Toro (mile 92)
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.
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.
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.
La Pila fountain
Built of brick in a diamond shape in 1562, La Pila fountain in the square of Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas, is an example of Mudéjar-Renaissance style.
Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología de Chiapas
Opened in 2006 on the site of the former Cerro Hueco prison, the Chiapas Museum of Science and Technology in Tuxtla Gutiérrez aims to spark children's and teens' interest in science and technology.
Zoológico Miguél Álvarez del Toro
Tuxtla Gutiérrez's zoo, named for Miguel Álvarez del Toro, dates back to 1942, when it opened as the Zoológico de Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
St. Mark's Cathedral, Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Tuxtla Gutiérrez Cathedral, dedicated to St. Mark, is the Catholic church that serves as the seat of the Archdiocese of Tuxtla in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas.
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.
In Mazunte itself
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
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- Tuxtepec to Mazunte
- Córdoba, Mexico to Mazunte
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- Ixtenco to Mazunte
From Ocosingo to other places in Mexico
- Ocosingo to Ocozocoautla de Espinosa
- Ocosingo to Copainalá
- Ocosingo to Tlacotalpan
- Ocosingo to Xico
- Ocosingo to Naolinco
- Ocosingo to Ixtenco
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ocosingo to Mazunte?
About 8 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 421 miles.
How far is Mazunte from Ocosingo by car?
About 421 miles (678 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 Ocosingo 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 Ocosingo to Mazunte?
The U.S. State Department rates Chiapas Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Oaxaca Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Ocosingo to Mazunte?
In order: MEX-199, MEX-190, MEX-190D, MEX-200 and MEX-185D. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ocosingo to Mazunte?
Closest to the road: Casa Na Bolom (museum, mile 58, 1 mi from the route); La Pila fountain (monument, mile 86, 2 mi from the route); St. Mark's Cathedral, Tuxtla Gutiérrez (cathedral, mile 95, 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.