National parks in Mexico
66 national parks in Mexico, cross-referenced against 8,904 towns and cities so you can start from where you live rather than from a map.
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Arrecife de Puerto Morelos
Arrecifes de Cozumel
Arrecifes de Xcalak
Bahía de Loreto
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- Arrecife Alacranes National Park
A coral reef and sand cays in the Gulf of Mexico off northern Yucatán. Remote, mostly boat access, and a major seabird and turtle nesting area.
- Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park
A narrow reef barrier just south of Cancún in Quintana Roo. Snorkel and dive country close to shore, with mangrove and seagrass nearby.
- Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park
Coral reef and marine reserve off Cozumel island. Clear Caribbean water and busy dive sites along the Mesoamerican Reef.
- Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park
Southern Quintana Roo reef and lagoon country near the Belize border. Quiet compared to Cancún; fishing villages and shallow flats.
- Bahía de Loreto National Park
Sea of Cortez islands and waters around Loreto in Baja California Sur. Desert mountains drop to blue water, whales, and kayak country.
- Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park
A steep ravine with springs and cloud forest above Uruapan, Michoacán. Short walks along the Cupatitzio River through lush canyon walls.
- Basaseachic Falls National Park
Basaseachic Falls and pine–oak canyon country in the western Sierra Madre of Chihuahua. One of Mexico’s tallest waterfalls in a high desert setting.
- Benito Juárez National Park
Cloud forest and oak woodland on the Sierra de Juárez above Oaxaca city. Cool, misty trails within reach of the capital of Oaxaca.
- Bosencheve National Park
High-elevation forest and meadows on the Michoacán–Estado de México line. Weekend hiking and picnic country from the Toluca–Morelia corridor.
- Cabo Pulmo National Park
A hard-coral reef at the tip of Baja California Sur — one of the Gulf of California’s best recovered marine areas. Snorkel and small-boat access.
- Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
A deep limestone canyon on the Veracruz–Puebla border with tropical forest and waterfalls. River gorge country east of the central highlands.
- Cañón del Sumidero National Park
A sheer-walled canyon cut by the Grijalva River above Chiapa de Corzo. Boat trips and rim overlooks are the usual way to see the cliffs.
- Cerro de Garnica National Park
Pine–fir forest on a Michoacán highland ridge west of Morelia. Quiet mountain trails and cool air above the central plateau.
- Cerro de la Estrella National Park
A volcanic hill and archaeological zone in eastern Mexico City. Urban parkland with pre-Hispanic ruins and city views.
- Cerro de las Campanas National Park
A wooded hill above Querétaro city where Maximilian was executed in 1867. Easy city-access walks and historical monuments.
- Cofre de Perote National Park
A broad volcanic massif east of Xalapa in Veracruz. Cloud forest, cool slopes, and a major peak above the Gulf lowlands.
- Constitución 1857 National Park
Pine forest, meadows, and small lakes in the Sierra de Juárez of northern Baja California. Cool mountain country above the desert.
- Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park
Shallow reef and seagrass beds along the west coast of Isla Mujeres and nearby Cancún waters. Mostly marine — snorkeling and boat access.
- Cumbres del Ajusco National Park
Pine–oak highlands on the south edge of Mexico City. Popular weekend hiking and cold nights above the capital.
- Cumbres de Majalca National Park
Pine forest and rock towers in the Sierra de Majalca above Chihuahua city. Cool mountain country in the northern Sierra Madre.
- Cumbres de Monterrey National Park
Steep limestone peaks and canyons above Monterrey in Nuevo León. Classic northern Mexico climbing and ridge hikes.
- Desierto del Carmen National Park
Oak and pine forest in the Desierto del Carmen range east of Mexico City. Cool woodland above the Toluca valley.
- Desierto de los Leones National Park
An ex-convent and conifer forest in the mountains west of Mexico City. One of the capital’s oldest protected woodland areas.
- Dzibilchaltún National Park
A Maya archaeological site and cenote just north of Mérida, Yucatán. Ruins, tropical scrub, and a popular swimming sinkhole.
- El Chico National Park
Pine–oak forest and rock formations in the Sierra de Pachuca, Hidalgo. Cool weekend country from Mexico City and Pachuca.
- El Cimatario National Park
A wooded hill and lookout above Querétaro city. Short urban-adjacent trails with views over the Bajío.
- Gogorrón National Park
Desert hills and scrub east of San Luis Potosí city. Dry country with seasonal wildflowers and broad valley views.
- El Histórico Coyoacán National Park
Historic woodland and gardens in the Coyoacán borough of Mexico City. Urban green space tied to the neighborhood’s colonial past.
- El Potosí National Park
Desert scrub and hills in the Potosí highlands of San Luis Potosí. Dry mountain country on the edge of the Altiplano.
- El Sabinal National Park
A sabinal oak grove in the mountains near Monterrey, Nuevo León. Small, shady woodland above the northern city.
- El Tepeyac National Park
A wooded hill in northern Mexico City tied to the Basilica of Guadalupe. Urban pilgrimage paths and city views.
- El Tepozteco National Park
A pyramid-topped cliff above Tepoztlán, Morelos. Steep day hike through tropical forest to Aztec ruins and valley views.
- El Veladero National Park
Dry forest and hills above Acapulco in Guerrero. Green relief above the coast with views over the bay.
- Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park
Springs and oak woodland in southern Mexico City’s Tlalpan district. Urban nature reserve with seasonal flowing water.
- General Juan N. Álvarez National Park
Lagoon and tropical forest on the Guerrero coast near Acapulco. Wetland and bird habitat behind the beach strip.
- Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park
A large show cave system in the mountains of northern Guerrero. Underground chambers and guided tours near Taxco.
- Huatulco National Park
Nine bays and dry tropical forest on the Oaxaca coast. Snorkel coves, low hills, and resort development along the shore.
- Insurgente José María Morelos National Park
Pine–oak forest in the Michoacán highlands named for the independence leader. Cool mountain country west of Morelia.
- Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park
Woodland and meadows in La Marquesa, west of Mexico City on the Toluca highway. Busy weekend hiking and picnic country.
- Isla Contoy National Park
A small barrier island north of Isla Mujeres. Protected seabird and turtle nesting site — day visits by permit and boat only.
- Isla Isabel National Park
A tiny volcanic island off Nayarit in the Pacific. Frigatebirds, boobies, and a remote research and diving outpost.
- Islas Marietas National Park
Small Pacific islands off Punta de Mita, Nayarit. Hidden beach, snorkeling, and strict visitor limits to protect seabirds.
- Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park
Two linked volcanoes east of Mexico City — dormant Iztaccíhuatl and active Popocatépetl. High-altitude hiking and climbing with permit rules.
- La Malinche National Park
A volcanic peak on the Tlaxcala–Puebla border. Popular day hike through pine forest to alpine views of Popocatépetl.
- Lago de Camécuaro National Park
A spring-fed lake surrounded by ahuehuete cypress in Michoacán. Short shaded walks and paddle boats on clear green water.
- Lagunas de Chacahua National Park
Coastal lagoons and mangroves west of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. Boat trips, beaches, and Afro-Mexican villages on the Oaxaca coast.
- Lagunas de Montebello National Park
Dozens of colored lakes on the Chiapas–Guatemala border. Cloud forest, short trails, and lake overlooks in the southern highlands.
- Lagunas de Zempoala National Park
Alpine lakes and fir forest in the mountains between Morelos and Estado de México. Cool weekend hiking above Cuernavaca.
- Lomas de Padierna National Park
Oak woodland on the southern edge of Mexico City. Urban-adjacent trails above the Tlalpan and Pedregal neighborhoods.
- Los Mármoles National Park
Limestone canyon and scrub country in the Sierra Gorda of Hidalgo. Remote gorges, waterfalls, and old mining landscapes.
- Los Novillos National Park
Desert mountains and scrub in southern Coahuila. Dry ranges on the edge of the Chihuahuan Desert.
- Los Remedios National Park
Wooded hills and a colonial aqueduct above Naucalpan, Estado de México. Short walks near the northwest edge of Mexico City.
- Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park
A restored colonial mill and gardens in Texcoco, Estado de México. Historic buildings and lawns east of the capital.
- Nevado de Toluca National Park
A dormant volcano west of Toluca with crater lakes at high elevation. Cold, windy summit hikes and four-wheel-drive access.
- Palenque National Park
Classic Maya ruins in the lowland rainforest of Chiapas. Temples, jungle trails, and waterfalls near the Usumacinta basin.
- Pico de Orizaba National Park
Mexico’s highest peak — a dormant volcano on the Veracruz–Puebla line. Glacier, high-altitude climbing, and alpine meadows.
- Rayón National Park
Pine–oak forest in the Michoacán highlands near Uruapan. Cool woodland in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt.
- Sacromonte National Park
A wooded hill and church above Chalco, Estado de México. Local pilgrimage site with views toward the Valley of Mexico.
- San Lorenzo Marine Archipelago National Park
Islands and waters in the Gulf of California off Baja California. Desert islets, sea lions, and boat-only access.
- Sierra de Órganos National Park
Tall rock spires like organ pipes in the Zacatecas highlands. Small park of dramatic formations near Sombrerete.
- Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park
Pine forest and the National Astronomical Observatory in the mountains of Baja California. Cool high country above the desert.
- Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park
Coral reefs in the Gulf of Mexico off Veracruz and Antón Lizardo. Snorkel and research sites near the port city.
- Tula National Park
Toltec ruins at Tula de Allende in Hidalgo. Atlantean columns and pyramids on the high plateau north of Mexico City.
- Tulum National Park
A walled Maya coastal site on cliffs above the Caribbean in Quintana Roo. Ruins, beaches, and busy day-trip crowds.
- Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park
A snow-capped volcano on the Colima–Jalisco border. High forest, alpine zones, and views toward active Volcán de Colima.
- Xicoténcatl National Park
Pine–oak forest on a Tlaxcala highland ridge. Cool mountain trails in Mexico’s smallest state.
Common questions
How many national parks does Mexico have?
Parks Manager tracks 66 national parks in Mexico. Each one has a guide page with location, seasonal timing, and how to get there.
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