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National parks near Cash, Chiapas

Cash sits inside the Comitán area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Comitán for the full write-up.

Lagunas de Montebello National Park is the closest national park to Cash, Chiapas — 45.5 km (28.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 1 min behind the wheel.

Lagunas de Montebello, Cañón del Sumidero, and Palenque make a full day trip — leave early.

Cash has a population of about 1,429.

National parks near Cash

Parks ranked by distance from Cash
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Lagunas de Montebello National Park45.5 km (28.3 mi)1 hr 1 minDoable as a day trip
Cañón del Sumidero National Park124 km (76.7 mi)2 hr 16 minDoable as a day trip
Palenque National Park136 km (84.4 mi)2 hr 27 minDoable as a day trip
Huatulco National Park442 km (275 mi)6 hr 57 minWorth a longer road trip
Benito Juárez National Park504 km (313 mi)7 hr 52 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park505 km (314 mi)7 hr 53 minWorth a longer road trip
Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park508 km (316 mi)7 hr 55 minWorth a longer road trip
Lagunas de Chacahua National Park598 km (372 mi)9 hr 15 minWorth a longer road trip
Dzibilchaltún National Park598 km (372 mi)9 hr 15 minWorth a longer road trip
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park608 km (378 mi)9 hr 24 minWorth 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 Cash 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 Cash
PairApartEstimated drive
Cañón del Sumidero → Palenque133 km (82.6 mi)2 hr 24 min
Lagunas de Montebello → Palenque156 km (97.2 mi)2 hr 45 min
Lagunas de Montebello → Cañón del Sumidero169 km (105 mi)2 hr 56 min
Huatulco → Benito Juárez172 km (107 mi)2 hr 59 min

Planning a trip from Cash

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 Lagunas de Montebello National Park guide

Other towns in Comitán Municipality

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Cash?

Lagunas de Montebello National Park. It is about 45.5 km (28.3 mi) from Cash, roughly 1 hr 1 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Cash?

Yes — Lagunas de Montebello National Park, Cañón del Sumidero National Park, and Palenque National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Cash?

10 parks are within reach of Cash, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Cash?

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.