National parks near Nueva Tenochtitlán (Rizo de Oro), Chiapas
Cañón del Sumidero National Park is the closest national park to Nueva Tenochtitlán (Rizo de Oro), Chiapas — 112 km (69.8 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 6 min behind the wheel.
Cañón del Sumidero makes a full day trip — leave early. Huatulco, Palenque, Lagunas de Montebello, Benito Juárez, and Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano are better with a night booked nearby.
Nueva Tenochtitlán (Rizo de Oro) has a population of about 1,640.
National parks near Nueva Tenochtitlán (Rizo de Oro)
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 112 km (69.8 mi) | 2 hr 6 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Huatulco National Park | 241 km (150 mi) | 4 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Palenque National Park | 244 km (151 mi) | 4 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 257 km (160 mi) | 4 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Benito Juárez National Park | 293 km (182 mi) | 4 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 351 km (218 mi) | 5 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lagunas de Chacahua National Park | 389 km (242 mi) | 6 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 418 km (260 mi) | 6 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pico de Orizaba National Park | 441 km (274 mi) | 6 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cofre de Perote National Park | 467 km (290 mi) | 7 hr 19 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 Nueva Tenochtitlán (Rizo de Oro) 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 |
| Palenque → Lagunas de Montebello | 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 Nueva Tenochtitlán (Rizo de Oro)
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 Nueva Tenochtitlán (Rizo de Oro)?
Cañón del Sumidero National Park. It is about 112 km (69.8 mi) from Nueva Tenochtitlán (Rizo de Oro), roughly 2 hr 6 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Nueva Tenochtitlán (Rizo de Oro)?
Yes — Cañón del Sumidero National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Nueva Tenochtitlán (Rizo de Oro)?
10 parks are within reach of Nueva Tenochtitlán (Rizo de Oro), 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Nueva Tenochtitlán (Rizo de Oro)?
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.