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
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park | 183 km (113 mi) | 3 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dzibilchaltún National Park | 284 km (176 mi) | 4 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tulum National Park | 289 km (180 mi) | 4 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Palenque National Park | 290 km (180 mi) | 4 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park | 328 km (204 mi) | 5 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 354 km (220 mi) | 5 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park | 379 km (235 mi) | 6 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park | 411 km (256 mi) | 6 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 422 km (262 mi) | 6 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 427 km (266 mi) | 6 hr 44 min | Worth 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.