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National parks near Doctor Rodulfo Figueroa (Tierra Blanca), Chiapas

Doctor Rodulfo Figueroa (Tierra Blanca) sits inside the Comalapa area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Comalapa for the full write-up.

Lagunas de Montebello National Park is the closest national park to Doctor Rodulfo Figueroa (Tierra Blanca), Chiapas — 48.7 km (30.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 4 min behind the wheel.

Lagunas de Montebello and Cañón del Sumidero make a full day trip — leave early. Palenque is better with a night booked nearby.

Doctor Rodulfo Figueroa (Tierra Blanca) has a population of about 2,218.

National parks near Doctor Rodulfo Figueroa (Tierra Blanca)

Parks ranked by distance from Doctor Rodulfo Figueroa (Tierra Blanca)
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Lagunas de Montebello National Park48.7 km (30.3 mi)1 hr 4 minDoable as a day trip
Cañón del Sumidero National Park155 km (96.3 mi)2 hr 44 minDoable as a day trip
Palenque National Park182 km (113 mi)3 hr 7 minBest as a weekend
Huatulco National Park442 km (275 mi)6 hr 57 minWorth a longer road trip
Benito Juárez National Park520 km (323 mi)8 hr 6 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park524 km (326 mi)8 hr 10 minWorth a longer road trip
Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park542 km (336 mi)8 hr 25 minWorth a longer road trip
Lagunas de Chacahua National Park602 km (374 mi)9 hr 18 minWorth a longer road trip
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park635 km (394 mi)9 hr 47 minWorth a longer road trip
Dzibilchaltún National Park638 km (397 mi)9 hr 50 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 Doctor Rodulfo Figueroa (Tierra Blanca) 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 Doctor Rodulfo Figueroa (Tierra Blanca)
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 Doctor Rodulfo Figueroa (Tierra Blanca)

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

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Doctor Rodulfo Figueroa (Tierra Blanca)?

Lagunas de Montebello National Park. It is about 48.7 km (30.3 mi) from Doctor Rodulfo Figueroa (Tierra Blanca), roughly 1 hr 4 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Doctor Rodulfo Figueroa (Tierra Blanca)?

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 Doctor Rodulfo Figueroa (Tierra Blanca)?

10 parks are within reach of Doctor Rodulfo Figueroa (Tierra Blanca), 2 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Doctor Rodulfo Figueroa (Tierra Blanca)?

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.