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National parks near San Antonio de Chico, Guanajuato

San Antonio de Chico sits inside the Irapuato area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Irapuato for the full write-up.

Cerro de las Campanas National Park is the closest national park to San Antonio de Chico, Guanajuato — 90.9 km (56.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 47 min behind the wheel.

Cerro de las Campanas, Rayón, El Cimatario, Cerro de Garnica, Lago de Camécuaro, Insurgente José María Morelos, Gogorrón, Barranca del Cupatitzio, and El Potosí make a full day trip — leave early. Bosencheve is better with a night booked nearby.

San Antonio de Chico has a population of about 1,850.

National parks near San Antonio de Chico

Parks ranked by distance from San Antonio de Chico
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Cerro de las Campanas National Park90.9 km (56.5 mi)1 hr 47 minDoable as a day trip
Rayón National Park96.3 km (59.8 mi)1 hr 52 minDoable as a day trip
El Cimatario National Park96.7 km (60.1 mi)1 hr 52 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de Garnica National Park124 km (77.1 mi)2 hr 17 minDoable as a day trip
Lago de Camécuaro National Park126 km (78.3 mi)2 hr 18 minDoable as a day trip
Insurgente José María Morelos National Park132 km (81.9 mi)2 hr 23 minDoable as a day trip
Gogorrón National Park133 km (82.4 mi)2 hr 24 minDoable as a day trip
Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park158 km (98.3 mi)2 hr 47 minDoable as a day trip
El Potosí National Park171 km (106 mi)2 hr 58 minDoable as a day trip
Bosencheve National Park182 km (113 mi)3 hr 8 minBest as a weekend

When to make this trip

Cerro de las Campanas 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 Cerro de las Campanas National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near San Antonio de Chico 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 San Antonio de Chico
PairApartEstimated drive
Cerro de las Campanas → El Cimatario8.8 km (5.5 mi)15 min
Rayón → Cerro de Garnica70.9 km (44.1 mi)1 hr 28 min
Rayón → Lago de Camécuaro78.7 km (48.9 mi)1 hr 36 min
El Cimatario → Cerro de Garnica114 km (70.9 mi)2 hr 8 min

Planning a trip from San Antonio de Chico

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 Cerro de las Campanas National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to San Antonio de Chico?

Cerro de las Campanas National Park. It is about 90.9 km (56.5 mi) from San Antonio de Chico, roughly 1 hr 47 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from San Antonio de Chico?

Yes — Cerro de las Campanas National Park, Rayón National Park, El Cimatario National Park, Cerro de Garnica National Park, Lago de Camécuaro National Park, Insurgente José María Morelos National Park, Gogorrón National Park, Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park, and El Potosí National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near San Antonio de Chico?

10 parks are within reach of San Antonio de Chico, 9 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near San Antonio de Chico?

For Cerro de las Campanas National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.