National parks near Las Huertas Tercera Sección, Guanajuato
Las Huertas Tercera Sección sits inside the Irapuato area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Irapuato for the full write-up.
Rayón National Park is the closest national park to Las Huertas Tercera Sección, Guanajuato — 97.4 km (60.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 53 min behind the wheel.
Rayón, Cerro de las Campanas, El Cimatario, Lago de Camécuaro, Cerro de Garnica, Insurgente José María Morelos, Gogorrón, and Barranca del Cupatitzio make a full day trip — leave early. El Potosí and Bosencheve are better with a night booked nearby.
Las Huertas Tercera Sección has a population of about 1,251.
Rayón
Cerro de las Campanas
El Cimatario
Lago de Camécuaro
Cerro de Garnica
Insurgente José María Morelos
National parks near Las Huertas Tercera Sección
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayón National Park | 97.4 km (60.5 mi) | 1 hr 53 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cerro de las Campanas National Park | 102 km (63.7 mi) | 1 hr 57 min | Doable as a day trip |
| El Cimatario National Park | 108 km (67.4 mi) | 2 hr 3 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lago de Camécuaro National Park | 119 km (74.1 mi) | 2 hr 12 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cerro de Garnica National Park | 131 km (81.7 mi) | 2 hr 23 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Insurgente José María Morelos National Park | 132 km (82.1 mi) | 2 hr 24 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gogorrón National Park | 134 km (83.5 mi) | 2 hr 26 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park | 155 km (96.1 mi) | 2 hr 44 min | Doable as a day trip |
| El Potosí National Park | 173 km (108 mi) | 3 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Bosencheve National Park | 192 km (119 mi) | 3 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Rayón 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 Las Huertas Tercera Sección 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cerro de las Campanas → El Cimatario | 8.8 km (5.5 mi) | 15 min |
| Rayón → Cerro de Garnica | 70.9 km (44.1 mi) | 1 hr 28 min |
| Rayón → Lago de Camécuaro | 78.7 km (48.9 mi) | 1 hr 36 min |
| El Cimatario → Cerro de Garnica | 114 km (70.9 mi) | 2 hr 8 min |
Planning a trip from Las Huertas Tercera Sección
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.
Other towns in Irapuato
- Irapuato
- Arandas
- San Roque
- Villas de Irapuato
- La Calera
- San Cristóbal
- Lo de Juárez
- Aldama
- El Carrizal Grande
- Tomelopitos
- Cuarta Brigada
- Cuchicuato
- Valencianita
- El Carrizalito
- San Antonio el Rico
- Hacienda de Márquez
- Purísima del Progreso
- San Antonio de Chico
- El Copalillo
- San Nicolás Temascatío
- El Carmen
- San Vicente
- La Caja
- Fraccionamiento las Liebres
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Las Huertas Tercera Sección?
Rayón National Park. It is about 97.4 km (60.5 mi) from Las Huertas Tercera Sección, roughly 1 hr 53 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Las Huertas Tercera Sección?
Yes — Rayón National Park, Cerro de las Campanas National Park, El Cimatario National Park, Lago de Camécuaro National Park, Cerro de Garnica National Park, Insurgente José María Morelos National Park, Gogorrón National Park, and Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Las Huertas Tercera Sección?
10 parks are within reach of Las Huertas Tercera Sección, 8 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Las Huertas Tercera Sección?
For Rayón National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.