National parks near Manuel Ávila Camacho (Ponte Duro), Chiapas
Cañón del Sumidero National Park is the closest national park to Manuel Ávila Camacho (Ponte Duro), Chiapas — 125 km (77.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 18 min behind the wheel.
Cañón del Sumidero makes a full day trip — leave early. Lagunas de Montebello, Palenque, Huatulco, and Benito Juárez are better with a night booked nearby.
Manuel Ávila Camacho (Ponte Duro) has a population of about 1,778.
National parks near Manuel Ávila Camacho (Ponte Duro)
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 125 km (77.9 mi) | 2 hr 18 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 205 km (127 mi) | 3 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Palenque National Park | 248 km (154 mi) | 4 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Huatulco National Park | 279 km (173 mi) | 4 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Benito Juárez National Park | 368 km (229 mi) | 5 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lagunas de Chacahua National Park | 439 km (273 mi) | 6 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 441 km (274 mi) | 6 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 506 km (315 mi) | 7 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pico de Orizaba National Park | 530 km (329 mi) | 8 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cofre de Perote National Park | 557 km (346 mi) | 8 hr 38 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 Manuel Ávila Camacho (Ponte Duro) 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 |
| Lagunas de Montebello → Palenque | 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 Manuel Ávila Camacho (Ponte Duro)
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 Manuel Ávila Camacho (Ponte Duro)?
Cañón del Sumidero National Park. It is about 125 km (77.9 mi) from Manuel Ávila Camacho (Ponte Duro), roughly 2 hr 18 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Manuel Ávila Camacho (Ponte Duro)?
Yes — Cañón del Sumidero National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Manuel Ávila Camacho (Ponte Duro)?
10 parks are within reach of Manuel Ávila Camacho (Ponte Duro), 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Manuel Ávila Camacho (Ponte Duro)?
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.