The 11 Best Day Trips from Tehuacán
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 11 good day trips from Tehuacán, Mexico, led by Puebla, Xalapa de Enríquez, Córdoba. The closest is Orizaba, about 1 hr by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Built from 11 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Tehuacán
- 1
Puebla, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car107 km north-west of TehuacánKnown for Benito Juárez.
- 2
Xalapa de Enríquez, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car129 km north-east of Tehuacán - 3
Córdoba, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car68 km north-east of Tehuacán - 4
Tuxtepec, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car141 km east of Tehuacán - 5
San Martin Texmelucan de Labastida, Mexico
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-west of Tehuacán - 6
Orizaba, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car53 km north-east of Tehuacán - 7
Amozoc de Mota, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car94 km north-west of Tehuacán - 8
Atlixco, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car120 km north-west of Tehuacán - 9
Tlaxcala, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km north-west of Tehuacán - 10
Ciudad de Huajuapan de León, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car83 km south-west of Tehuacán - 11
Apizaco, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car132 km north-west of Tehuacán
A sample day: Tehuacán to Puebla
- 07:30Leave Tehuacán
- 09:10Arrive in Puebla (1 hr 40 min drive)
- 09:25Benito Juárez
- 11:25Lunch
- 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Puebla
- 15:10Head back to Tehuacán
- 16:50Home in Tehuacán
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Tehuacán?
- The best day trips from Tehuacán are Puebla, Xalapa de Enríquez, Córdoba, Tuxtepec, San Martin Texmelucan de Labastida. The closest is Orizaba, about 1 hr away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Tehuacán?
- Orizaba is the closest, 53 km north-east of Tehuacán, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Tehuacán?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Tehuacán: Orizaba (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Tehuacán for a day out?
- Puebla is the largest city in day-trip range, 107 km north-west of Tehuacán and about 1 hr 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Tehuacán?
- For a weekend away from Tehuacán, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: San Martin Texmelucan de Labastida (143 km, 2 hr 15 min), Tuxtepec (141 km, 2 hr 10 min), Apizaco (132 km, 2 hr 5 min), Tlaxcala (130 km, 2 hr). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Tehuacán?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is San Martin Texmelucan de Labastida at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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