National parks near Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas
Tuxtla Gutiérrez is one town for park planning. See national parks near Tuxtla — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas is Cañón del Sumidero National Park — about 9.1 km (5.7 mi) away, or roughly 15 min of driving.
3 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Cañón del Sumidero, Palenque, and Lagunas de Montebello.
National parks near Tuxtla Gutiérrez
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 9.1 km (5.7 mi) | 15 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Palenque National Park | 140 km (86.8 mi) | 2 hr 30 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 167 km (104 mi) | 2 hr 54 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Huatulco National Park | 348 km (217 mi) | 5 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Benito Juárez National Park | 388 km (241 mi) | 6 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 391 km (243 mi) | 6 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 487 km (303 mi) | 7 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lagunas de Chacahua National Park | 495 km (308 mi) | 7 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pico de Orizaba National Park | 507 km (315 mi) | 7 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cofre de Perote National Park | 524 km (326 mi) | 8 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Tuxtla Gutiérrez?
Cañón del Sumidero National Park, about 9.1 km (5.7 mi) away and roughly 15 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Tuxtla Gutiérrez in a day?
Cañón del Sumidero National Park, Palenque National Park, and Lagunas de Montebello National Park — all within about three hours' drive.