National parks near Veinte de Noviembre, Chiapas
Veinte de Noviembre sits inside the Tuxtla area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Tuxtla for the full write-up.
Cañón del Sumidero National Park is the closest national park to Veinte de Noviembre, Chiapas — 38.6 km (24 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 53 min behind the wheel.
Cañón del Sumidero, Lagunas de Montebello, and Palenque make a full day trip — leave early. Huatulco is better with a night booked nearby.
National parks near Veinte de Noviembre
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 38.6 km (24 mi) | 53 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 136 km (84.6 mi) | 2 hr 27 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Palenque National Park | 138 km (86 mi) | 2 hr 29 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Huatulco National Park | 364 km (226 mi) | 5 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Benito Juárez National Park | 415 km (258 mi) | 6 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 424 km (264 mi) | 6 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lagunas de Chacahua National Park | 515 km (320 mi) | 8 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 519 km (322 mi) | 8 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pico de Orizaba National Park | 539 km (335 mi) | 8 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cofre de Perote National Park | 557 km (346 mi) | 8 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Cañón del Sumidero 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 Veinte de Noviembre 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cañón del Sumidero → Palenque | 133 km (82.6 mi) | 2 hr 24 min |
| Lagunas de Montebello → Palenque | 156 km (97.2 mi) | 2 hr 45 min |
| Cañón del Sumidero → Lagunas de Montebello | 169 km (105 mi) | 2 hr 56 min |
| Huatulco → Benito Juárez | 172 km (107 mi) | 2 hr 59 min |
Planning a trip from Veinte de Noviembre
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 Veinte de Noviembre?
Cañón del Sumidero National Park. It is about 38.6 km (24 mi) from Veinte de Noviembre, roughly 53 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Veinte de Noviembre?
Yes — Cañón del Sumidero National Park, Lagunas de Montebello National Park, and Palenque National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Veinte de Noviembre?
10 parks are within reach of Veinte de Noviembre, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Veinte de Noviembre?
For Cañón del Sumidero National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.