National parks near José María Pino Suárez, Chiapas
José María Pino Suárez sits inside the Cintalapa de Figueroa area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Cintalapa de Figueroa for the full write-up.
Cañón del Sumidero National Park is the closest national park to José María Pino Suárez, Chiapas — 77.7 km (48.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 35 min behind the wheel.
Cañón del Sumidero makes a full day trip — leave early. Palenque, Lagunas de Montebello, Huatulco, Benito Juárez, and Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano are better with a night booked nearby.
José María Pino Suárez has a population of about 2,091.
National parks near José María Pino Suárez
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 77.7 km (48.3 mi) | 1 hr 35 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Palenque National Park | 210 km (131 mi) | 3 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 222 km (138 mi) | 3 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Huatulco National Park | 277 km (172 mi) | 4 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Benito Juárez National Park | 328 km (204 mi) | 5 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 368 km (229 mi) | 5 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lagunas de Chacahua National Park | 426 km (265 mi) | 6 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 445 km (277 mi) | 7 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pico de Orizaba National Park | 467 km (290 mi) | 7 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cofre de Perote National Park | 490 km (305 mi) | 7 hr 40 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 José María Pino Suárez 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 José María Pino Suárez
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 José María Pino Suárez?
Cañón del Sumidero National Park. It is about 77.7 km (48.3 mi) from José María Pino Suárez, roughly 1 hr 35 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from José María Pino Suárez?
Yes — Cañón del Sumidero National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near José María Pino Suárez?
10 parks are within reach of José María Pino Suárez, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near José María Pino Suárez?
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.