National parks near Cofradía de Juárez, Colima
Cofradía de Juárez sits inside the Tecomán area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Tecomán for the full write-up.
Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park is the closest national park to Cofradía de Juárez, Colima — 70.9 km (44 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 28 min behind the wheel.
Volcán Nevado de Colima makes a full day trip — leave early. Barranca del Cupatitzio, Lago de Camécuaro, Insurgente José María Morelos, Islas Marietas, Rayón, and Cerro de Garnica are better with a night booked nearby.
Cofradía de Juárez has a population of about 6,202.
Volcán Nevado de Colima
Barranca del Cupatitzio
Lago de Camécuaro
Insurgente José María Morelos
Islas Marietas
Rayón
National parks near Cofradía de Juárez
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park | 70.9 km (44 mi) | 1 hr 28 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park | 202 km (125 mi) | 3 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lago de Camécuaro National Park | 211 km (131 mi) | 3 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Insurgente José María Morelos National Park | 254 km (158 mi) | 4 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Islas Marietas National Park | 258 km (160 mi) | 4 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rayón National Park | 276 km (172 mi) | 4 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cerro de Garnica National Park | 337 km (209 mi) | 5 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Isla Isabel National Park | 379 km (235 mi) | 6 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bosencheve National Park | 407 km (253 mi) | 6 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cerro de las Campanas National Park | 413 km (257 mi) | 6 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Volcán Nevado de Colima 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 Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Cofradía de Juárez 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barranca del Cupatitzio → Insurgente José María Morelos | 52.7 km (32.8 mi) | 1 hr 8 min |
| Barranca del Cupatitzio → Lago de Camécuaro | 53.8 km (33.4 mi) | 1 hr 10 min |
| Lago de Camécuaro → Insurgente José María Morelos | 79.4 km (49.3 mi) | 1 hr 37 min |
| Volcán Nevado de Colima → Lago de Camécuaro | 153 km (95.4 mi) | 2 hr 42 min |
Planning a trip from Cofradía de Juárez
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 Cofradía de Juárez?
Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park. It is about 70.9 km (44 mi) from Cofradía de Juárez, roughly 1 hr 28 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Cofradía de Juárez?
Yes — Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Cofradía de Juárez?
10 parks are within reach of Cofradía de Juárez, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Cofradía de Juárez?
For Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.