National parks near El Consuelo Ulapa, Chiapas
El Consuelo Ulapa sits inside the Mapastepec area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Mapastepec for the full write-up.
Lagunas de Montebello National Park is the closest national park to El Consuelo Ulapa, Chiapas — 142 km (88.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 33 min behind the wheel.
Lagunas de Montebello and Cañón del Sumidero make a full day trip — leave early. Palenque and Huatulco are better with a night booked nearby.
El Consuelo Ulapa has a population of about 1,937.
National parks near El Consuelo Ulapa
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 142 km (88.4 mi) | 2 hr 33 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 164 km (102 mi) | 2 hr 52 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Palenque National Park | 246 km (153 mi) | 4 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Huatulco National Park | 366 km (228 mi) | 5 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Benito Juárez National Park | 465 km (289 mi) | 7 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lagunas de Chacahua National Park | 528 km (328 mi) | 8 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 528 km (328 mi) | 8 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 602 km (374 mi) | 9 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park | 618 km (384 mi) | 9 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pico de Orizaba National Park | 625 km (388 mi) | 9 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Lagunas de Montebello 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 Lagunas de Montebello National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near El Consuelo Ulapa 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 |
| Lagunas de Montebello → Cañón del Sumidero | 169 km (105 mi) | 2 hr 56 min |
| Huatulco → Benito Juárez | 172 km (107 mi) | 2 hr 59 min |
Planning a trip from El Consuelo Ulapa
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 El Consuelo Ulapa?
Lagunas de Montebello National Park. It is about 142 km (88.4 mi) from El Consuelo Ulapa, roughly 2 hr 33 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from El Consuelo Ulapa?
Yes — Lagunas de Montebello National Park and Cañón del Sumidero National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near El Consuelo Ulapa?
10 parks are within reach of El Consuelo Ulapa, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near El Consuelo Ulapa?
For Lagunas de Montebello National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.