National parks near Palenque, Chiapas
The closest national park to Palenque, Chiapas is Palenque National Park — about 9.2 km (5.7 mi) away, or roughly 15 min of driving.
3 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Palenque, Cañón del Sumidero, and Lagunas de Montebello.
Palenque
Cañón del Sumidero
Lagunas de Montebello
Arrecifes de Xcalak
Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano
Dzibilchaltún
National parks near Palenque
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palenque National Park | 9.2 km (5.7 mi) | 15 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 141 km (87.4 mi) | 2 hr 31 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 155 km (96.1 mi) | 2 hr 43 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park | 446 km (277 mi) | 7 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 446 km (277 mi) | 7 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dzibilchaltún National Park | 472 km (293 mi) | 7 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Huatulco National Park | 492 km (306 mi) | 7 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Benito Juárez National Park | 509 km (316 mi) | 7 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Tulum National Park | 565 km (351 mi) | 8 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 570 km (354 mi) | 8 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Palenque
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Palenque?
Palenque National Park, about 9.2 km (5.7 mi) away and roughly 15 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Palenque in a day?
Palenque National Park, Cañón del Sumidero National Park, and Lagunas de Montebello National Park — all within about three hours' drive.