Teapa to Santa Catarina Juquila is about 534 road miles (860 km): roughly 10 h 50 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
| Distance | 534 mi (860 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | 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 21.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
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 Teapa–Santa Catarina Juquila drive in a few lines
MEX-200 (179 mi) and MEX-185 (98 mi) carry about 52% of the 534 miles. It runs through 3 states: Tabasco, Veracruz, Oaxaca. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D, MEX-145D and MEX-185D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Teapa to Santa Catarina Juquila: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Tabasco |
| MEX-195 | 1–35 | 34 | Tabasco |
| connecting roads | 35–36 | 1 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 36–75 | 39 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 75–108 | 33 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 108–127 | 19 | Tabasco, Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 127–149 | 22 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 149–173 | 24 | Veracruz |
| MEX-185 | 173–231 | 58 | Veracruz, Oaxaca |
| local roads | 231–235 | 4 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-185 | 235–252 | 17 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 252–256 | 4 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-185 | 256–279 | 23 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-185D | 279–326 | 47 | Oaxaca |
| MEX-200 | 326–505 | 179 | Oaxaca |
| local roads | 505–534 | 29 | Oaxaca |
- Mile 111 of this route: Tabasco → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 216 of this route: Veracruz → Oaxaca (state line)
Stops between Teapa and Santa Catarina Juquila
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer (mile 34), Musevi (mile 35), Laguna de Manialtepec (mile 485)
- Nature and outdoors: Huatulco National Park (mile 408), Mermejita (mile 438), Laguna de Manialtepec (mile 485)
- Museums and history: Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer (mile 34), Musevi (mile 35), La Venta (mile 108)
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.
Musevi
Built for Mexico's independence bicentennial, Musevi is a bridge by Las Ilusiones lagoon and Tomás Garrido Park in Villahermosa, with a museum of regional artists and a coffee shop on top.
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.
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.
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'.
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From Teapa to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Teapa to Santa Catarina Juquila?
About 10 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 534 miles.
What is the driving distance from Teapa to Santa Catarina Juquila?
About 534 miles (860 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 Teapa to Santa Catarina Juquila?
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 Teapa to Santa Catarina Juquila?
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.
Which highways go from Teapa to Santa Catarina Juquila?
In order: 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 Teapa and Santa Catarina Juquila?
Closest to the road: Museo de Antropología Carlos Pellicer (museum, mile 34, 0.4 mi from the route); Musevi (museum, mile 35, 0.5 mi from the route); Laguna de Manialtepec (lagoon, mile 485, 0.4 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.