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National parks near Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (18 de Marzo), Campeche

Palenque National Park is the closest national park to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (18 de Marzo), Campeche — 169 km (105 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 56 min behind the wheel.

Palenque makes a full day trip — leave early. Lagunas de Montebello, Cañón del Sumidero, Dzibilchaltún, and Arrecifes de Xcalak are better with a night booked nearby.

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (18 de Marzo) has a population of about 1,239.

National parks near Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (18 de Marzo)

Parks ranked by distance from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (18 de Marzo)
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Palenque National Park169 km (105 mi)2 hr 56 minDoable as a day trip
Lagunas de Montebello National Park289 km (180 mi)4 hr 42 minBest as a weekend
Cañón del Sumidero National Park299 km (186 mi)4 hr 50 minBest as a weekend
Dzibilchaltún National Park311 km (193 mi)5 hr 1 minBest as a weekend
Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park337 km (209 mi)5 hr 24 minBest as a weekend
Tulum National Park414 km (257 mi)6 hr 32 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecife Alacranes National Park439 km (273 mi)6 hr 54 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park456 km (283 mi)7 hr 9 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park497 km (309 mi)7 hr 46 minWorth a longer road trip
Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park507 km (315 mi)7 hr 55 minWorth a longer road trip

When to make this trip

Palenque 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 Palenque National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (18 de Marzo) 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 Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (18 de Marzo)
PairApartEstimated drive
Palenque → Cañón del Sumidero133 km (82.6 mi)2 hr 24 min
Palenque → Lagunas de Montebello156 km (97.2 mi)2 hr 45 min
Lagunas de Montebello → Cañón del Sumidero169 km (105 mi)2 hr 56 min
Dzibilchaltún → Arrecifes de Xcalak364 km (226 mi)5 hr 48 min

Planning a trip from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (18 de Marzo)

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 Palenque National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (18 de Marzo)?

Palenque National Park. It is about 169 km (105 mi) from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (18 de Marzo), roughly 2 hr 56 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (18 de Marzo)?

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

How many national parks are near Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (18 de Marzo)?

10 parks are within reach of Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (18 de Marzo), 1 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (18 de Marzo)?

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