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National parks near Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Chiapas

Lagunas de Montebello National Park is the closest national park to Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Chiapas — 185 km (115 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 10 min behind the wheel.

Lagunas de Montebello, Cañón del Sumidero, and Palenque are better with a night booked nearby.

Brisas Barra de Suchiate has a population of about 13,743.

National parks near Brisas Barra de Suchiate

Parks ranked by distance from Brisas Barra de Suchiate
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Lagunas de Montebello National Park185 km (115 mi)3 hr 10 minBest as a weekend
Cañón del Sumidero National Park272 km (169 mi)4 hr 27 minBest as a weekend
Palenque National Park328 km (204 mi)5 hr 17 minBest as a weekend
Huatulco National Park446 km (277 mi)7 hrWorth a longer road trip
Benito Juárez National Park565 km (351 mi)8 hr 45 minWorth a longer road trip
Lagunas de Chacahua National Park607 km (377 mi)9 hr 23 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park626 km (389 mi)9 hr 39 minWorth a longer road trip
Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park641 km (398 mi)9 hr 52 minWorth a longer road trip
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park710 km (441 mi)10 hr 54 minWorth a longer road trip
Pico de Orizaba National Park734 km (456 mi)11 hr 14 minWorth a longer road trip

When to make this trip

Lagunas de Montebello 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 Lagunas de Montebello National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Brisas Barra de Suchiate 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 Brisas Barra de Suchiate
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
Lagunas de Montebello → Cañón del Sumidero169 km (105 mi)2 hr 56 min
Huatulco → Benito Juárez172 km (107 mi)2 hr 59 min

Planning a trip from Brisas Barra de Suchiate

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 Lagunas de Montebello National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Brisas Barra de Suchiate?

Lagunas de Montebello National Park. It is about 185 km (115 mi) from Brisas Barra de Suchiate, roughly 3 hr 10 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Brisas Barra de Suchiate?

Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.

How many national parks are near Brisas Barra de Suchiate?

10 parks are within reach of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Brisas Barra de Suchiate?

For Lagunas de Montebello National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.