Parks Manager

National parks near Calakmul, Campeche

The closest national park to Calakmul, Campeche is Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park — about 183 km (113 mi) away, or roughly 3 hr 8 min of driving.

Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.

National parks near Calakmul

Parks ranked by distance from Calakmul
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park183 km (113 mi)3 hr 8 minBest as a weekend
Dzibilchaltún National Park284 km (176 mi)4 hr 37 minBest as a weekend
Tulum National Park289 km (180 mi)4 hr 42 minBest as a weekend
Palenque National Park290 km (180 mi)4 hr 43 minBest as a weekend
Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park328 km (204 mi)5 hr 16 minBest as a weekend
Lagunas de Montebello National Park354 km (220 mi)5 hr 40 minBest as a weekend
Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park379 km (235 mi)6 hr 1 minWorth a longer road trip
Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park411 km (256 mi)6 hr 30 minWorth a longer road trip
Cañón del Sumidero National Park422 km (262 mi)6 hr 39 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecife Alacranes National Park427 km (266 mi)6 hr 44 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Calakmul

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Calakmul?

Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park, about 183 km (113 mi) away and roughly 3 hr 8 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Calakmul in a day?

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.