Supercarretera Tehuantepec-Oaxaca
Mexico, north-america
N/A
2.4 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, buckle up for Mexico 135D, the Supercarretera Tehuantepec-Oaxaca! This is *the* road if you're heading from Oaxaca to Mexico City. Forget boring drives – this one throws you right into the heart of the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains.
Clocking in with significant elevation changes – we're talking a high point near San Bartolo Soyaltepec at 2,400 meters and dipping down to 1,160 meters near Miahuatlán. It packs a punch, twisting and turning like a rollercoaster.
Be warned, it's a popular route, so you'll be sharing the two lanes with plenty of other vehicles. Keep your eyes peeled for curves and, ahem, *spirited* local drivers. But trust me, the payoff is HUGE. You'll cruise through everything from cactus deserts to lush oak forests and even rainforest. The scenery alone makes it an unforgettable Mexican adventure.
Where is it?
Supercarretera Tehuantepec-Oaxaca is located in Mexico (north-america). Coordinates: 24.3421, -104.2731
Road Details
- Country
- Mexico
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 2.4 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Coordinates
- 24.3421, -104.2731
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