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The 12 Best Day Trips from Orizaba

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 12 good day trips from Orizaba, Mexico, led by Puebla, Veracruz, Xalapa de Enríquez. The closest is Córdoba, about 30 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Orizaba at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Puebla119 km W1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Veracruz107 km E1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Xalapa de Enríquez78 km N1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Tehuacán53 km SW1 hrHalf-day trip
Córdoba19 km E30 minHalf-day trip
Tuxtepec133 km SE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
San Martin Texmelucan de Labastida149 km W2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Teziutlan111 km N1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Amozoc de Mota102 km W1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Atlixco141 km W2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Tlaxcala130 km NW2 hrFull-day trip
Martínez de la Torre136 km N2 hr 10 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Orizaba

  1. 1

    Puebla, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km west of Orizaba3 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Benito Juárez.

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

  2. 2

    Veracruz, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km east of Orizaba3 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Xalapa de Enríquez, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car78 km north of Orizaba3 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Tehuacán, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km south-west of Orizaba2 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Córdoba, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km east of Orizaba1 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Tuxtepec, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south-east of Orizaba4 hr 10 min round trip
  7. 7

    San Martin Texmelucan de Labastida, Mexico

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km west of Orizaba4 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Teziutlan, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north of Orizaba3 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Amozoc de Mota, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km west of Orizaba3 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Atlixco, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km west of Orizaba4 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Tlaxcala, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km north-west of Orizaba4 hr round trip
  12. 12

    Martínez de la Torre, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km north of Orizaba4 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Orizaba to Puebla

A realistic pace for Puebla, 119 km from Orizaba. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Orizaba
  2. 09:20Arrive in Puebla (1 hr 50 min drive)
  3. 09:35Benito Juárez
  4. 11:35Lunch
  5. 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Puebla
  6. 15:20Head back to Orizaba
  7. 17:10Home in Orizaba

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Orizaba?
The best day trips from Orizaba are Puebla, Veracruz, Xalapa de Enríquez, Tehuacán, Córdoba. The closest is Córdoba, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Orizaba?
Córdoba is the closest, 19 km east of Orizaba, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Orizaba?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Orizaba: Córdoba (30 min), Tehuacán (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Orizaba for a day out?
Puebla is the largest city in day-trip range, 119 km west of Orizaba and about 1 hr 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Orizaba?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is San Martin Texmelucan de Labastida at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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