National parks near Manuel Ávila Camacho, Chiapas
Manuel Ávila Camacho sits inside the El Parral area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near El Parral for the full write-up.
Cañón del Sumidero National Park is the closest national park to Manuel Ávila Camacho, Chiapas — 76.6 km (47.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 34 min behind the wheel.
Cañón del Sumidero and Lagunas de Montebello make a full day trip — leave early. Palenque and Huatulco are better with a night booked nearby.
Manuel Ávila Camacho has a population of about 1,362.
National parks near Manuel Ávila Camacho
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 76.6 km (47.6 mi) | 1 hr 34 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 141 km (87.4 mi) | 2 hr 31 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Palenque National Park | 181 km (113 mi) | 3 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Huatulco National Park | 343 km (213 mi) | 5 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Benito Juárez National Park | 412 km (256 mi) | 6 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 447 km (278 mi) | 7 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lagunas de Chacahua National Park | 499 km (310 mi) | 7 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 531 km (330 mi) | 8 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pico de Orizaba National Park | 553 km (344 mi) | 8 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cofre de Perote National Park | 574 km (357 mi) | 8 hr 54 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 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
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?
Cañón del Sumidero National Park. It is about 76.6 km (47.6 mi) from Manuel Ávila Camacho, roughly 1 hr 34 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Manuel Ávila Camacho?
Yes — Cañón del Sumidero National Park and Lagunas de Montebello National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Manuel Ávila Camacho?
10 parks are within reach of Manuel Ávila Camacho, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Manuel Ávila Camacho?
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.