The 11 Best Day Trips from Tehuacán
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 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.
Day trips from Tehuacán at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puebla | 107 km NW | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Xalapa de Enríquez | 129 km NE | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Córdoba | 68 km NE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Tuxtepec | 141 km E | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| San Martin Texmelucan de Labastida | 143 km NW | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Orizaba | 53 km NE | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Amozoc de Mota | 94 km NW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Atlixco | 120 km NW | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Tlaxcala | 130 km NW | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Ciudad de Huajuapan de León | 83 km SW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Apizaco | 132 km NW | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Tehuacán
- 1
Puebla, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car107 km north-west of Tehuacán3 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Benito Juárez.
Also nearby: Cholula, Villa Vicente Guerrero, San Bernardino Tlaxcalancingo, Huamantla.
- 2
Xalapa de Enríquez, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car129 km north-east of Tehuacán4 hr round trip - 3
Córdoba, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car68 km north-east of Tehuacán2 hr 40 min round trip - 4
Tuxtepec, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car141 km east of Tehuacán4 hr 20 min round trip - 5
San Martin Texmelucan de Labastida, Mexico
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-west of Tehuacán4 hr 30 min round trip - 6
Orizaba, Mexico
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car53 km north-east of Tehuacán2 hr round trip - 7
Amozoc de Mota, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car94 km north-west of Tehuacán3 hr round trip - 8
Atlixco, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car120 km north-west of Tehuacán3 hr 50 min round trip - 9
Tlaxcala, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km north-west of Tehuacán4 hr round trip - 10
Ciudad de Huajuapan de León, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car83 km south-west of Tehuacán2 hr 40 min round trip - 11
Apizaco, Mexico
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car132 km north-west of Tehuacán4 hr 10 min round trip
A sample day trip: Tehuacán to Puebla
A realistic pace for Puebla, 107 km from Tehuacán. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 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.
- 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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