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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

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Puebla107 km NW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Xalapa de Enríquez129 km NE2 hrFull-day trip
Córdoba68 km NE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Tuxtepec141 km E2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
San Martin Texmelucan de Labastida143 km NW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Orizaba53 km NE1 hrHalf-day trip
Amozoc de Mota94 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Atlixco120 km NW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Tlaxcala130 km NW2 hrFull-day trip
Ciudad de Huajuapan de León83 km SW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Apizaco132 km NW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Tehuacán

  1. 1

    Puebla, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km north-west of Tehuacán3 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Benito Juárez.

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

  2. 2

    Xalapa de Enríquez, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km north-east of Tehuacán4 hr round trip
  3. 3

    Córdoba, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km north-east of Tehuacán2 hr 40 min round trip
  4. 4

    Tuxtepec, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km east of Tehuacán4 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    San Martin Texmelucan de Labastida, Mexico

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-west of Tehuacán4 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Orizaba, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km north-east of Tehuacán2 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Amozoc de Mota, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km north-west of Tehuacán3 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Atlixco, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km north-west of Tehuacán3 hr 50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Tlaxcala, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km north-west of Tehuacán4 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Ciudad de Huajuapan de León, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km south-west of Tehuacán2 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Apizaco, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 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.

  1. 07:30Leave Tehuacán
  2. 09:10Arrive in Puebla (1 hr 40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Benito Juárez
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Puebla
  6. 15:10Head back to Tehuacán
  7. 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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