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National parks near La Tigrilla, Chiapas

La Tigrilla sits inside the Jaltenango de la Paz area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Jaltenango de la Paz for the full write-up.

Cañón del Sumidero National Park is the closest national park to La Tigrilla, Chiapas — 97.3 km (60.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 53 min behind the wheel.

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

La Tigrilla has a population of about 2,346.

National parks near La Tigrilla

Parks ranked by distance from La Tigrilla
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Cañón del Sumidero National Park97.3 km (60.5 mi)1 hr 53 minDoable as a day trip
Lagunas de Montebello National Park124 km (77 mi)2 hr 16 minDoable as a day trip
Palenque National Park187 km (116 mi)3 hr 12 minBest as a weekend
Huatulco National Park359 km (223 mi)5 hr 44 minBest as a weekend
Benito Juárez National Park435 km (270 mi)6 hr 50 minWorth a longer road trip
Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park472 km (293 mi)7 hr 24 minWorth a longer road trip
Lagunas de Chacahua National Park517 km (321 mi)8 hr 3 minWorth a longer road trip
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park556 km (345 mi)8 hr 38 minWorth a longer road trip
Pico de Orizaba National Park578 km (359 mi)8 hr 57 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park591 km (367 mi)9 hr 8 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 Tigrilla 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 Tigrilla
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 Tigrilla

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

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to La Tigrilla?

Cañón del Sumidero National Park. It is about 97.3 km (60.5 mi) from La Tigrilla, roughly 1 hr 53 min of driving.

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

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

How many national parks are near La Tigrilla?

10 parks are within reach of La Tigrilla, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.

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

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.