North America
Oaxaca to the Pacific
Mexico
Distance
650 km
Duration
4–6 days
Best Season
November – May
Difficulty
Moderate
Theme
Cultural
From 2,500-year-old Zapotec temples on cloud-wrapped peaks to mezcal villages in high pine valleys and world-class surf breaks, Oaxaca's mountain-to-coast road is Mexico's most culinarily and culturally intense drive.
Explore on the interactive map →Stops along the route
Travel advisory
Highway 175 between Oaxaca city and the coast is a narrow, winding mountain road with steep grades and frequent fog, especially during the May to October rainy season. Drive by day only and allow at least four hours for the sierra crossing.