Road Mexico 182
Mexico, north-america
N/A
30 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, picture this: you're cruising through Oaxaca on Mexico 182 (Tuxtepec-Teotitlán), a seriously beautiful but wild ride. Think epic Sierra Madre Oriental mountain vistas, deep valleys, and canyons showing off every biome from lush rainforest to stark desert—sometimes all in the same view! Keep an eye out for glimpses of Miguel Aleman Lake too.
Now, a heads up: this road is not for the faint of heart. It's narrow with hairpin curves, plus you'll be passing through small towns with locals strolling along the shoulder. The road condition is mostly bad everywhere. Starting near sea level in Tuxtepec (30m), you'll climb to Miguel Aleman lake, then leave San Felipe de Jalapa (150m) and dramatically ascend along canyon walls to San Juan Coatzospam (1820m). After that, get ready for a dizzying drop into a canyon (minimum 1200m), only to climb again to a maximum of 2420m near Santa Maria Teopoxco before descending to Teotitlán at 1000m. If you get carsick easily or aren't a pro at engine braking, maybe sit this one out!
Where is it?
Road Mexico 182 is located in Mexico (north-america). Coordinates: 22.7211, -103.4137
Road Details
- Country
- Mexico
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 30 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Coordinates
- 22.7211, -103.4137
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