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National parks near Miraflores, Baja California Sur

Cabo Pulmo National Park is the closest national park to Miraflores, Baja California Sur — 36.4 km (22.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 51 min behind the wheel.

Cabo Pulmo makes a full day trip — leave early. Bahía de Loreto is better with a night booked nearby.

Miraflores has a population of about 1,384.

National parks near Miraflores

Parks ranked by distance from Miraflores
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Cabo Pulmo National Park36.4 km (22.6 mi)51 minDoable as a day trip
Bahía de Loreto National Park309 km (192 mi)5 hrBest as a weekend
Isla Isabel National Park434 km (269 mi)6 hr 50 minWorth a longer road trip
Islas Marietas National Park524 km (326 mi)8 hr 9 minWorth a longer road trip
Basaseachic Falls National Park551 km (343 mi)8 hr 33 minWorth a longer road trip
Sierra de Órganos National Park614 km (382 mi)9 hr 29 minWorth a longer road trip
San Lorenzo Marine Archipelago National Park681 km (423 mi)10 hr 28 minWorth a longer road trip
Cumbres de Majalca National Park688 km (427 mi)10 hr 34 minWorth a longer road trip
Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park768 km (477 mi)11 hr 45 minWorth a longer road trip
Lago de Camécuaro National Park871 km (541 mi)13 hr 16 minWorth a longer road trip

When to make this trip

Cabo Pulmo National Park is generally best December through April, the drier and less humid stretch, with May and November as the quieter shoulder either side.

June to November is the wet and hurricane season — heavy rain, high humidity, and occasional storm closures.

Heat and humidity are constant. Plan activity for early morning and carry more water than feels necessary.

Month-by-month detail for Cabo Pulmo National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Miraflores are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.

Distances between parks near Miraflores
PairApartEstimated drive
Isla Isabel → Islas Marietas131 km (81.6 mi)2 hr 23 min
Cabo Pulmo → Bahía de Loreto320 km (199 mi)5 hr 9 min

Planning a trip from Miraflores

Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.

Read the Cabo Pulmo National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Miraflores?

Cabo Pulmo National Park. It is about 36.4 km (22.6 mi) from Miraflores, roughly 51 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Miraflores?

Yes — Cabo Pulmo National Park is within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Miraflores?

10 parks are within reach of Miraflores, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Miraflores?

For Cabo Pulmo National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.