The 11 Best Day Trips from Córdoba
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 11 good day trips from Córdoba, Mexico, led by Puebla, Veracruz, Xalapa de Enríquez. The closest is Orizaba, about 30 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Córdoba at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puebla | 136 km W | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Veracruz | 89 km E | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Xalapa de Enríquez | 72 km N | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Tehuacán | 68 km SW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Tuxtepec | 122 km SE | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Orizaba | 19 km W | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Teziutlan | 113 km NW | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Amozoc de Mota | 119 km W | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Martínez de la Torre | 133 km N | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Ciudad de Huajuapan de León | 150 km SW | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Huamantla | 115 km NW | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Córdoba
- 1
Puebla, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car136 km west of Córdoba4 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Benito Juárez.
Also nearby: Cholula, Tlaxcala, Villa Vicente Guerrero, San Bernardino Tlaxcalancingo.
- 2
Veracruz, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car89 km east of Córdoba2 hr 50 min round trip - 3
Xalapa de Enríquez, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car72 km north of Córdoba2 hr 50 min round trip - 4
Tehuacán, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car68 km south-west of Córdoba2 hr 40 min round trip - 5
Tuxtepec, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car122 km south-east of Córdoba3 hr 50 min round trip - 6
Orizaba, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car19 km west of Córdoba1 hr round trip - 7
Teziutlan, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car113 km north-west of Córdoba3 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Amozoc de Mota, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car119 km west of Córdoba3 hr 40 min round trip - 9
Martínez de la Torre, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north of Córdoba4 hr 10 min round trip - 10
Ciudad de Huajuapan de León, Mexico
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car150 km south-west of Córdoba4 hr 40 min round trip - 11
Huamantla, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car115 km north-west of Córdoba3 hr 40 min round trip
A sample day trip: Córdoba to Puebla
A realistic pace for Puebla, 136 km from Córdoba. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Córdoba
- 09:40Arrive in Puebla (2 hr 10 min drive)
- 09:55Benito Juárez
- 11:55Lunch
- 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Puebla
- 15:40Head back to Córdoba
- 17:50Home in Córdoba
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Córdoba?
- The best day trips from Córdoba are Puebla, Veracruz, Xalapa de Enríquez, Tehuacán, Tuxtepec. The closest is Orizaba, about 30 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Córdoba?
- Orizaba is the closest, 19 km west of Córdoba, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Córdoba?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Córdoba: Orizaba (30 min).
- What is the biggest city near Córdoba for a day out?
- Puebla is the largest city in day-trip range, 136 km west of Córdoba and about 2 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Córdoba?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Ciudad de Huajuapan de León at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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