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Sierra de Miahuatlán & San José del Pacífico - MEX 175 South
Mexico · MEX 175
Acclaimed by global adventure riders as one of the single greatest motorcycle twisty corridors on the planet. Plunges nearly 10,000 vertical feet from the high alpine pine and cloud forests of San José del Pacífico (famed for mountain cabins and magic mushrooms at 9,800 ft) straight down to the tropical Pacific bays of Huatulco and Puerto Ángel. Features nearly 2,000 continuous, rhythmically banked curves carved into lush emerald mountainsides. Road Quality: Paved two-lane asphalt throughout, though tropical rainstorms frequently bring mossy corners, fallen eucalyptus debris, and sudden potholes. Safety & Military Checkpoints: Thick, disorienting fog is routine in the afternoon around San José del Pacífico (reduce speed and track centerline); military checkpoint near Miahuatlán and naval checkpoint near Huatulco; ride strictly during daylight. Fuel Range: Pemex stations in Oaxaca City, Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz, San José del Pacífico, Pochutla, and Huatulco; fill up in Miahuatlán before starting the alpine ascent.
Sierra de Miahuatlán & San José del Pacífico - MEX 175 South runs 148 miles between Oaxaca City, Oaxaca and Bahías de Huatulco / Puerto Ángel, Oaxaca. We count about 1,950 corners along it, which is relentless. A hard road that rewards experience and punishes bravado.
Tank-bag quick reference
- StartOaxaca City, Oaxaca17.0732, -96.7266
- High20 ft - 9,850 ft (Cerro de San José Pass)elevation range
- EndBahías de Huatulco / Puerto Ángel, Oaxaca15.7667, -96.1333
T-CLOCS before you go: tyres and wheels, controls and cables, lights and electrics, oil and fluids, chassis and stand.
Repair within reach
- 0 miTaller Moto OaxacaOaxaca, Oaxaca
Straight-line distance from the start of the route, not driving distance.
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Questions riders ask
- How long does Sierra de Miahuatlán & San José del Pacífico - MEX 175 South take to ride?
- About 148 miles. At an unhurried pace with stops that is roughly 4 hours of riding, longer if you are stopping for photographs.
- Where does Sierra de Miahuatlán & San José del Pacífico - MEX 175 South start and end?
- It runs between Oaxaca City, Oaxaca and Bahías de Huatulco / Puerto Ángel, Oaxaca. Either end works as a start; the route reads the same in both directions.
- Is Sierra de Miahuatlán & San José del Pacífico - MEX 175 South a twisty road?
- We count about 1950 corners across 148 miles, which is relentless.
- Is there a GPX file for Sierra de Miahuatlán & San José del Pacífico - MEX 175 South?
- Yes. The GPX is free, there is no account, and the planner will build a route that includes this road alongside others nearby.
Where these numbers come from
Distances and corner counts come from the route's own geometry, not from ratings or votes. Nothing here is crowdsourced and nobody paid to appear.