National parks near Ixtapa, Chiapas
The closest national park to Ixtapa, Chiapas is Cañón del Sumidero National Park — about 20.6 km (12.8 mi) away, or roughly 34 min of driving.
3 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Cañón del Sumidero, Palenque, and Lagunas de Montebello.
National parks near Ixtapa
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 20.6 km (12.8 mi) | 34 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Palenque National Park | 117 km (72.5 mi) | 2 hr 10 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 150 km (93.3 mi) | 2 hr 40 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Huatulco National Park | 373 km (232 mi) | 5 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 402 km (250 mi) | 6 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Benito Juárez National Park | 410 km (255 mi) | 6 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 504 km (313 mi) | 7 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lagunas de Chacahua National Park | 519 km (323 mi) | 8 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pico de Orizaba National Park | 523 km (325 mi) | 8 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cofre de Perote National Park | 538 km (334 mi) | 8 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Ixtapa
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Ixtapa?
Cañón del Sumidero National Park, about 20.6 km (12.8 mi) away and roughly 34 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Ixtapa in a day?
Cañón del Sumidero National Park, Palenque National Park, and Lagunas de Montebello National Park — all within about three hours' drive.