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Sierra Juárez Alpine Ridge to Gulf Lowlands - MEX 175 North

Mexico · MEX 175

The dramatic northern crossing of MEX 175, linking Oaxaca City across the high Sierra Juárez to the lush tropical Gulf coastal lowlands of Tuxtepec and Veracruz. Climbs into the sacred indigenous Zapotec mountains through Guelatao (birthplace of Benito Juárez), reaching nearly 10,000 feet in cloud-shrouded moss forests before plunging through thunderous river gorges and tropical banana plantations. Road Quality: Paved asphalt with challenging switchbacks; dense cloud cover and wet pavement in upper elevations make corners slick; watch for localized landslides during summer rains. Safety & Military Checkpoints: Indigenous community conservation zones (Pueblos Mancomunados); respect local village speed limits; daylight riding strongly advised. Fuel Range: Full fuel services in Oaxaca City, Guelatao / Ixtlán de Juárez, Valle Nacional, and Tuxtepec; 60-mile fuel gap between Ixtlán and Valle Nacional.

Sierra Juárez Alpine Ridge to Gulf Lowlands - MEX 175 North runs 132 miles between Oaxaca City, Oaxaca and San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec, Oaxaca. We count about 1,650 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
• High130 ft - 9,880 ft (Cumbre de Ixtlán)elevation range
• EndSan Juan Bautista Tuxtepec, Oaxaca18.0878, -96.1264

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 Juárez Alpine Ridge to Gulf Lowlands - MEX 175 North take to ride?

About 132 miles. At an unhurried pace with stops that is roughly 3 hours of riding, longer if you are stopping for photographs.

Where does Sierra Juárez Alpine Ridge to Gulf Lowlands - MEX 175 North start and end?

It runs between Oaxaca City, Oaxaca and San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec, Oaxaca. Either end works as a start; the route reads the same in both directions.

Is Sierra Juárez Alpine Ridge to Gulf Lowlands - MEX 175 North a twisty road?

We count about 1650 corners across 132 miles, which is relentless.

Is there a GPX file for Sierra Juárez Alpine Ridge to Gulf Lowlands - MEX 175 North?

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.