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National parks near La Concordia, Chiapas

Cañón del Sumidero National Park is the closest national park to La Concordia, Chiapas — 90.2 km (56.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 47 min behind the wheel.

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

La Concordia has a population of about 7,641.

National parks near La Concordia

Parks ranked by distance from La Concordia
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Cañón del Sumidero National Park90.2 km (56.1 mi)1 hr 47 minDoable as a day trip
Lagunas de Montebello National Park106 km (65.8 mi)2 hrDoable as a day trip
Palenque National Park167 km (104 mi)2 hr 54 minDoable as a day trip
Huatulco National Park377 km (234 mi)6 hrWorth a longer road trip
Benito Juárez National Park447 km (278 mi)7 hr 1 minWorth a longer road trip
Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park473 km (294 mi)7 hr 24 minWorth a longer road trip
Lagunas de Chacahua National Park534 km (332 mi)8 hr 18 minWorth a longer road trip
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park562 km (349 mi)8 hr 43 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park569 km (354 mi)8 hr 49 minWorth a longer road trip
Pico de Orizaba National Park583 km (363 mi)9 hr 2 minWorth 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.

Month-by-month detail for Cañón del Sumidero National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near La Concordia 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 La Concordia
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
Cañón del Sumidero → Lagunas de Montebello169 km (105 mi)2 hr 56 min
Huatulco → Benito Juárez172 km (107 mi)2 hr 59 min

Planning a trip from La Concordia

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 Cañón del Sumidero National Park guide

Other towns in La Concordia

Common questions

What is the closest national park to La Concordia?

Cañón del Sumidero National Park. It is about 90.2 km (56.1 mi) from La Concordia, roughly 1 hr 47 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from La Concordia?

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

How many national parks are near La Concordia?

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

When is the best time to visit the parks near La Concordia?

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.