National parks near Paredón, Chiapas
Paredón sits inside the Tonalá area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Tonalá for the full write-up.
Cañón del Sumidero National Park is the closest national park to Paredón, Chiapas — 120 km (74.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 13 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.
Paredón has a population of about 6,126.
National parks near Paredón
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 120 km (74.4 mi) | 2 hr 13 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 232 km (144 mi) | 3 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Palenque National Park | 251 km (156 mi) | 4 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Huatulco National Park | 252 km (156 mi) | 4 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Benito Juárez National Park | 330 km (205 mi) | 5 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 403 km (251 mi) | 6 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lagunas de Chacahua National Park | 408 km (254 mi) | 6 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 466 km (290 mi) | 7 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pico de Orizaba National Park | 490 km (304 mi) | 7 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cofre de Perote National Park | 517 km (321 mi) | 8 hr 3 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 Paredón 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 Paredón
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 Paredón?
Cañón del Sumidero National Park. It is about 120 km (74.4 mi) from Paredón, roughly 2 hr 13 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Paredón?
Yes — Cañón del Sumidero National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Paredón?
10 parks are within reach of Paredón, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Paredón?
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.