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.
Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park
Dzibilchaltún National Park
Tulum National Park
Palenque National Park
Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park
Lagunas de Montebello National Park
Best time to visit Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park. Getting to Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park.
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.