The Wayro route from Palizada to Mazunte is 500 miles (805 km), about 10 h 11 min of driving without stops.
| Total distance | 500 mi (805 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-217 → MEX-186 → MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-145D → MEX-185 → MEX-185D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Campeche, Tabasco, Veracruz, Oaxaca |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-185D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
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 Palizada to Mazunte is like
MEX-200 (112 mi) and MEX-185 (98 mi) carry about 42% of the 500 miles. It runs through 4 states: Campeche, Tabasco, Veracruz, Oaxaca. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D, MEX-145D and MEX-185D. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Palizada to Mazunte
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Campeche |
| MEX-217 | 1–13 | 12 | Campeche, Tabasco |
| local roads | 13–71 | 58 | Tabasco |
| MEX-186 | 71–89 | 18 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 89–93 | 4 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 93–132 | 39 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 132–165 | 33 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 165–185 | 20 | Tabasco, Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 185–206 | 21 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 206–230 | 24 | Veracruz |
| MEX-185 | 230–288 | 58 | Veracruz, Oaxaca |
| local roads | 288–292 | 4 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-185 | 292–309 | 17 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 309–313 | 4 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-185 | 313–336 | 23 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-185D | 336–383 | 47 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-200 | 383–495 | 112 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 495–500 | 5 | Oaxaca |
- Mile 12 of this route: Campeche → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 168 of this route: Tabasco → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 273 of this route: Veracruz → Oaxaca (state line)
What to see on the way from Palizada to Mazunte
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (mile 90), Villahermosa Cathedral (mile 91)
- Nature and outdoors: Huatulco National Park (mile 465)
- Museums and history: Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (mile 90), Villahermosa Cathedral (mile 91), La Venta (mile 165)
Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos
The Museo de Historia de Tabasco, housed in the Casa de los Azulejos, is a history museum in the historic center of Villahermosa, Tabasco.
Villahermosa Cathedral
Rising on Paseo Tabasco in Villahermosa, the Cathedral of the Lord of Tabasco has tall towers above a monumental facade. The current building dates from 1960–1963; an earlier cathedral was destroyed in the anticlerical campaigns of 1928–1934.
La Venta
La Venta was an important city of the Olmec civilization, in Tabasco near Huimanguillo. Its site museum displays more than 200 artifacts, including monumental sandstone sculptures found at the foot of the main pyramid.
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.
Arriving in 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.
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From Palizada to other places in Mexico
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- Palizada to El Castaño
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Palizada to Mazunte?
About 10 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 500 miles.
What is the driving distance from Palizada to Mazunte?
About 500 miles (805 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 Palizada 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 Palizada to Mazunte?
The U.S. State Department rates Campeche Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz 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 Palizada to Mazunte?
In order: MEX-217, MEX-186, MEX-180, MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-185, MEX-185D and MEX-200. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Palizada to Mazunte?
Closest to the road: Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (museum, mile 90, 0.7 mi from the route); Villahermosa Cathedral (cathedral, mile 91, 0.9 mi from the route); La Venta (archaeological site, mile 165, 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.