By road, Paraiso and Tapijulapa are about 96 miles (155 km) apart, or roughly 2 h 37 min of driving.
| Distance by road | 96 mi (155 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 2 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-187 → MEX-180 → MEX-195 → TAB 1 → MEX-173 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tabasco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
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.
Driving Paraiso to Tapijulapa: the shape of the trip
TAB 1 (26 mi) and MEX-173 (12 mi) carry about 40% of the 96 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Paraiso and Tapijulapa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Tabasco |
| MEX-187 | 1–11 | 10 | Tabasco |
| local roads | 11–35 | 24 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 35–46 | 11 | Tabasco |
| connecting roads | 46–47 | 1 | Tabasco |
| MEX-195 | 47–58 | 11 | Tabasco |
| TAB 1 | 58–84 | 26 | Tabasco |
| MEX-173 | 84–96 | 12 | Tabasco |
Stops between Paraiso and Tapijulapa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Comalcalco (mile 11), Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (mile 48)
- Nature and outdoors: Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (mile 48)
- Museums and history: Comalcalco (mile 11), Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (mile 48), Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (mile 48)
Comalcalco
Next to the modern city of the same name in Tabasco, Comalcalco is an ancient Maya site that stands out as a major Maya city built with bricks instead of limestone, and the westernmost of the civilization.
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.
Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa
Opened in Villahermosa in 1988, this natural history museum honors José Narciso Rovirosa, the Tabasco naturalist, botanist and mapmaker who explored Tabasco and Chiapas documenting plants, climate and wildlife.
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From Paraiso to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Paraiso to Tapijulapa?
About 2 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 96 miles.
How far is Tapijulapa from Paraiso by car?
About 96 miles (155 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 Paraiso to Tapijulapa?
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 Paraiso to Tapijulapa?
The U.S. State Department rates Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Paraiso to Tapijulapa use?
In order: MEX-187, MEX-180, MEX-195, TAB 1 and MEX-173. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Paraiso to Tapijulapa?
Closest to the road: Comalcalco (archaeological site, mile 11, 0.7 mi from the route); Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (museum, mile 48, 0.8 mi from the route); Museo de Historia de Tabasco Casa de los Azulejos (museum, mile 48, 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.