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National parks near Nuevo Vicente Guerrero, Chiapas

Cañón del Sumidero National Park is the closest national park to Nuevo Vicente Guerrero, Chiapas — 89.1 km (55.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 46 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.

Nuevo Vicente Guerrero has a population of about 2,906.

National parks near Nuevo Vicente Guerrero

Parks ranked by distance from Nuevo Vicente Guerrero
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Cañón del Sumidero National Park89.1 km (55.4 mi)1 hr 46 minDoable as a day trip
Lagunas de Montebello National Park137 km (84.8 mi)2 hr 28 minDoable as a day trip
Palenque National Park189 km (117 mi)3 hr 14 minBest as a weekend
Huatulco National Park346 km (215 mi)5 hr 33 minBest as a weekend
Benito Juárez National Park420 km (261 mi)6 hr 38 minWorth a longer road trip
Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park459 km (285 mi)7 hr 12 minWorth a longer road trip
Lagunas de Chacahua National Park504 km (313 mi)7 hr 51 minWorth a longer road trip
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park542 km (337 mi)8 hr 25 minWorth a longer road trip
Pico de Orizaba National Park564 km (350 mi)8 hr 45 minWorth a longer road trip
Cofre de Perote National Park585 km (364 mi)9 hr 4 minWorth 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.

Month-by-month detail for Cañón del Sumidero National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Nuevo Vicente Guerrero 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 Nuevo Vicente Guerrero
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
Cañón del Sumidero → Lagunas de Montebello169 km (105 mi)2 hr 56 min
Huatulco → Benito Juárez172 km (107 mi)2 hr 59 min

Planning a trip from Nuevo Vicente Guerrero

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 Cañón del Sumidero National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Nuevo Vicente Guerrero?

Cañón del Sumidero National Park. It is about 89.1 km (55.4 mi) from Nuevo Vicente Guerrero, roughly 1 hr 46 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Nuevo Vicente Guerrero?

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 Nuevo Vicente Guerrero?

10 parks are within reach of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Nuevo Vicente Guerrero?

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.