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National parks near Maya Tecún I, Campeche

Dzibilchaltún National Park is the closest national park to Maya Tecún I, Campeche — 236 km (147 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 55 min behind the wheel.

Dzibilchaltún, Palenque, Arrecifes de Xcalak, Tulum, Lagunas de Montebello, Arrecife Alacranes, and Cañón del Sumidero are better with a night booked nearby.

Maya Tecún I has a population of about 1,254.

National parks near Maya Tecún I

Parks ranked by distance from Maya Tecún I
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Dzibilchaltún National Park236 km (147 mi)3 hr 55 minBest as a weekend
Palenque National Park247 km (153 mi)4 hr 5 minBest as a weekend
Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park298 km (185 mi)4 hr 50 minBest as a weekend
Tulum National Park343 km (213 mi)5 hr 30 minBest as a weekend
Lagunas de Montebello National Park361 km (224 mi)5 hr 45 minBest as a weekend
Arrecife Alacranes National Park369 km (229 mi)5 hr 53 minBest as a weekend
Cañón del Sumidero National Park376 km (234 mi)5 hr 59 minBest as a weekend
Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park386 km (240 mi)6 hr 7 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park424 km (263 mi)6 hr 41 minWorth a longer road trip
Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park449 km (279 mi)7 hr 3 minWorth a longer road trip

When to make this trip

Dzibilchaltún 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 Dzibilchaltún National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Maya Tecún I 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 Maya Tecún I
PairApartEstimated drive
Palenque → Lagunas de Montebello156 km (97.2 mi)2 hr 45 min
Arrecifes de Xcalak → Tulum220 km (137 mi)3 hr 41 min
Dzibilchaltún → Tulum245 km (152 mi)4 hr 3 min
Dzibilchaltún → Arrecifes de Xcalak364 km (226 mi)5 hr 48 min

Planning a trip from Maya Tecún I

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 Dzibilchaltún National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Maya Tecún I?

Dzibilchaltún National Park. It is about 236 km (147 mi) from Maya Tecún I, roughly 3 hr 55 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Maya Tecún I?

Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.

How many national parks are near Maya Tecún I?

10 parks are within reach of Maya Tecún I, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Maya Tecún I?

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