Santa Catarina Juquila to Huatulco is about 131 road miles (211 km): roughly 3 h 12 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 131 mi (211 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Oaxaca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.2 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.
The Santa Catarina Juquila–Huatulco drive in a few lines
MEX-200 (99 mi) carries about 76% of the 131 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Santa Catarina Juquila and Huatulco
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–29 | 29 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-200 | 29–128 | 99 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 128–131 | 3 | Oaxaca |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Santa Catarina Juquila and Huatulco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Laguna de Manialtepec (mile 49)
- Nature and outdoors: Laguna de Manialtepec (mile 49), Mermejita (mile 96), Huatulco National Park (mile 125)
Laguna de Manialtepec
About 18 km west of Puerto Escondido in Oaxaca, Laguna de Manialtepec is a coastal lagoon whose Nahuatl name means 'hill where water is born'.
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.
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.
More drives to Huatulco
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From Santa Catarina Juquila to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Santa Catarina Juquila to Huatulco?
About 3 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 131 miles.
How far is Huatulco from Santa Catarina Juquila by car?
About 131 miles (211 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 Santa Catarina Juquila to Huatulco?
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 Santa Catarina Juquila to Huatulco?
The U.S. State Department rates Oaxaca Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Santa Catarina Juquila to Huatulco?
Closest to the road: Laguna de Manialtepec (lagoon, mile 49, 0.4 mi from the route); Mermejita (beach, mile 96, 4 mi from the route); Huatulco National Park (national park, mile 125, 5 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.