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)
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palenque National Park | 169 km (105 mi) | 2 hr 56 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 289 km (180 mi) | 4 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 299 km (186 mi) | 4 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dzibilchaltún National Park | 311 km (193 mi) | 5 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park | 337 km (209 mi) | 5 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tulum National Park | 414 km (257 mi) | 6 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 439 km (273 mi) | 6 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park | 456 km (283 mi) | 7 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park | 497 km (309 mi) | 7 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 507 km (315 mi) | 7 hr 55 min | Worth 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.
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.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Palenque → Cañón del Sumidero | 133 km (82.6 mi) | 2 hr 24 min |
| Palenque → Lagunas de Montebello | 156 km (97.2 mi) | 2 hr 45 min |
| Lagunas de Montebello → Cañón del Sumidero | 169 km (105 mi) | 2 hr 56 min |
| Dzibilchaltún → Arrecifes de Xcalak | 364 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.
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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.