The Wayro route from Teziutlán to Coatepec is 60 miles (97 km), about 1 h 24 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 60 mi (97 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 24 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-131 → MEX-140D → VER 7 |
| Mexican states on the route | Puebla (Level 2), Veracruz (Level 2) |
| Toll roads | MEX-140D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.4 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.
What the drive from Teziutlán to Coatepec is like
MEX-131 (22 mi) and MEX-140D (19 mi) carry about 68% of the 60 miles. MEX-140D is a toll highway (cuota); MEX-131 is a free federal road (libre). It runs through 2 states: Puebla, Veracruz. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Teziutlán to Coatepec, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Puebla |
| MEX-131 | 1–23 | 22 | Puebla, Veracruz |
| local roads | 23–29 | 6 | Veracruz |
| MEX-140D | 29–48 | 19 | Veracruz |
| connecting roads | 48–51 | 3 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 51–55 | 4 | Veracruz |
| VER 7 | 55–59 | 4 | Veracruz |
| local roads | 59–60 | 1 | Veracruz |
- Mile 8 of this route: Puebla → Veracruz (state line)
Stops between Teziutlán and Coatepec
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Xalapa Museum of Anthropology (mile 52), Xalapa Cathedral (mile 54)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote (mile 29)
- Museums and history: Xalapa Museum of Anthropology (mile 52), Xalapa Cathedral (mile 54)
Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote
Cofre de Perote National Park protects the forested slopes of the mountain, and its role is practical as well as scenic: a little over 40 percent of the water used in Xalapa comes from here.
Xalapa Museum of Anthropology
Run by the Universidad Veracruzana in a building designed by Edward Durell Stone, the Xalapa Museum of Anthropology displays more than 1,500 pieces from Olmec, central Veracruz and Huastec cultures, including several Olmec colossal heads, amid subtropical gardens.
Xalapa Cathedral
One of Xalapa's oldest buildings, the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception mixes a baroque core with neo-Gothic touches added in 1895, and holds the remains of Bishop Rafael Guízar y Valencia.
When you get to Coatepec
Cascada de Texolo
Two waterfalls on the Matlacobatl River, Texolo with a 20-meter drop and La Monja with about 8 meters, sit roughly 3 kilometers from Xico amid cloud forest included in a Ramsar wetland site.
Jardín Botánico Francisco J. Clavijero
Opened in 1977 by the Instituto de Ecología near Xalapa, this botanical garden sits in native cloud forest beside a 30-hectare forest sanctuary and keeps notable collections of Mexican cycads, bamboo and carnivorous butterworts.
More drives to Coatepec
- Puebla to Coatepec
- Cholula to Coatepec
- Tulancingo to Coatepec
- Pachuca to Coatepec
- Mexico City to Coatepec
- Cuautla to Coatepec
From Teziutlán to other places in Mexico
- Teziutlán to Huejotzingo
- Teziutlán to Omitlán
- Teziutlán to Tepotzotlán
- Teziutlán to Huasca de Ocampo
- Teziutlán to Actopan
- Teziutlán to Metepec
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Teziutlán to Coatepec?
About 1 h 24 min of driving without stops, over 60 miles.
How far is Coatepec from Teziutlán by car?
About 60 miles (97 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 Teziutlán to Coatepec?
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 Teziutlán to Coatepec?
The U.S. State Department rates Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Teziutlán to Coatepec use?
In order: MEX-131, MEX-140D and VER 7. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Teziutlán and Coatepec?
Closest to the road: Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote (National Park of Mexico, mile 29, 9 mi from the route); Xalapa Museum of Anthropology (archaeological museum, mile 52, 0.1 mi from the route); Xalapa Cathedral (cathedral, mile 54, 0.7 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 mile 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 (roughly 2 to 7 miles depending on the type, farther for World Heritage sites): at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, with no more than five of one type, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place and city 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.