Tapijulapa to Mazunte is about 457 road miles (736 km): roughly 9 h 6 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Total distance | 457 mi (736 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-173 → TAB 1 → MEX-195 → MEX-180 → MEX-180D → MEX-145D → MEX-185 → MEX-185D → MEX-200 |
| Mexican states on the route | Tabasco, Veracruz, Oaxaca |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-185D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.3 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.
On the road from Tapijulapa to Mazunte
MEX-200 (111 mi) and MEX-185 (97 mi) carry about 46% of the 457 miles. It runs through 3 states: 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.
The route from Tapijulapa to Mazunte, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Tabasco |
| MEX-173 | 1–12 | 11 | Tabasco |
| TAB 1 | 12–38 | 26 | Tabasco |
| MEX-195 | 38–50 | 12 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 50–89 | 39 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 89–123 | 34 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 123–142 | 19 | Tabasco, Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 142–163 | 21 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 163–187 | 24 | Veracruz |
| MEX-185 | 187–245 | 58 | Veracruz, Oaxaca |
| local roads | 245–250 | 5 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-185 | 250–266 | 16 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 266–270 | 4 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-185 | 270–293 | 23 | Oaxaca |
| connecting roads | 293–294 | 1 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-185D | 294–340 | 46 | Oaxaca |
| connecting roads | 340–341 | 1 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-200 | 341–452 | 111 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 452–457 | 5 | Oaxaca |
- Mile 126 of this route: Tabasco → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 230 of this route: Veracruz → Oaxaca (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Tapijulapa and Mazunte
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer (mile 48), Casa Museo Cnel. Gregorio Méndez Magaña (mile 49)
- Nature and outdoors: Huatulco National Park (mile 424)
- Museums and history: Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer (mile 48), Casa Museo Cnel. Gregorio Méndez Magaña (mile 49), La Venta (mile 122)
Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer
Villahermosa's regional anthropology museum, named for poet Carlos Pellicer Cámara, displays Olmec and Maya pieces found across Tabasco, along with loans from other parts of Mexico such as Teotihuacan. It opened in 1980.
Casa Museo Cnel. Gregorio Méndez Magaña
Colonel Gregorio Méndez Magaña, a hero of the fight against the French intervention in Tabasco, was born in this house in Jalpa de Méndez in 1836; today it serves as a house museum in his honor.
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.
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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- Ixtenco to Mazunte
From Tapijulapa to other places in Mexico
- Tapijulapa to Omitlán
- Tapijulapa to Huasca de Ocampo
- Tapijulapa to Boca del Cielo
- Tapijulapa to San José del Pacífico
- Tapijulapa to Sisal
- Tapijulapa to Kabah
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tapijulapa to Mazunte?
About 9 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 457 miles.
How far is Mazunte from Tapijulapa by car?
About 457 miles (736 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 Tapijulapa 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 Tapijulapa to Mazunte?
The U.S. State Department rates 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.
What roads does the drive from Tapijulapa to Mazunte use?
In order: MEX-173, TAB 1, MEX-195, 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.
What are good stops between Tapijulapa and Mazunte?
Closest to the road: Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer (museum, mile 48, 0.5 mi from the route); Casa Museo Cnel. Gregorio Méndez Magaña (museum, mile 49, 0.7 mi from the route); La Venta (archaeological site, mile 122, 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.