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Sierra Madre del Sur Pacific Descent - MEX 131

Mexico · MEX 131

A fierce and mesmerizing mountain run traversing the wild Sierra Madre del Sur from the central valley of Oaxaca down to the legendary Pacific surf breaks of Puerto Escondido. Weaves through Zimatlán, Sola de Vega, and San Gabriel Mixtepec, plunging through distinct microclimates from arid agave fields to misty cloud forests, coffee fincas, and coastal jungle. Road Quality: Highly technical, narrow two-lane asphalt punctuated by sharp topes, sudden landslides with packed dirt detours, and occasional cattle around blind turns. Safety & Military Checkpoints: Community security checkpoints and municipal police stops; strictly daylight riding only; during the rainy season (June to October), flash slides can temporarily block sections; exercise patience. Fuel Range: Pemex in Oaxaca City, Zimatlán, Sola de Vega, and Puerto Escondido; top off in Sola de Vega to easily bridge the 65-mile remote mountain stretch.

Sierra Madre del Sur Pacific Descent - MEX 131 runs 158 miles between Oaxaca City, Oaxaca and Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. We count about 1,850 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
• High50 ft - 7,650 ft (Sola de Vega Pass)elevation range
• EndPuerto Escondido, Oaxaca15.8647, -97.0654

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 Madre del Sur Pacific Descent - MEX 131 take to ride?

About 158 miles. At an unhurried pace with stops that is roughly 4 hours of riding, longer if you are stopping for photographs.

Where does Sierra Madre del Sur Pacific Descent - MEX 131 start and end?

It runs between Oaxaca City, Oaxaca and Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. Either end works as a start; the route reads the same in both directions.

Is Sierra Madre del Sur Pacific Descent - MEX 131 a twisty road?

We count about 1850 corners across 158 miles, which is relentless.

Is there a GPX file for Sierra Madre del Sur Pacific Descent - MEX 131?

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.