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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

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Puebla136 km W2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Veracruz89 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Xalapa de Enríquez72 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Tehuacán68 km SW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Tuxtepec122 km SE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Orizaba19 km W30 minHalf-day trip
Teziutlan113 km NW1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Amozoc de Mota119 km W1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Martínez de la Torre133 km N2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Ciudad de Huajuapan de León150 km SW2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Huamantla115 km NW1 hr 50 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Córdoba

  1. 1

    Puebla, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km west of Córdoba4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Benito Juárez.

    Also nearby: Cholula, Tlaxcala, Villa Vicente Guerrero, San Bernardino Tlaxcalancingo.

  2. 2

    Veracruz, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km east of Córdoba2 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Xalapa de Enríquez, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km north of Córdoba2 hr 50 min round trip
  4. 4

    Tehuacán, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km south-west of Córdoba2 hr 40 min round trip
  5. 5

    Tuxtepec, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km south-east of Córdoba3 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Orizaba, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km west of Córdoba1 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Teziutlan, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km north-west of Córdoba3 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Amozoc de Mota, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km west of Córdoba3 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Martínez de la Torre, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north of Córdoba4 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Ciudad de Huajuapan de León, Mexico

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km south-west of Córdoba4 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Huamantla, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 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.

  1. 07:30Leave Córdoba
  2. 09:40Arrive in Puebla (2 hr 10 min drive)
  3. 09:55Benito Juárez
  4. 11:55Lunch
  5. 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Puebla
  6. 15:40Head back to Córdoba
  7. 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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