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National parks near Las Liebres, Guanajuato

Las Liebres 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 Las Liebres, Guanajuato — 113 km (70.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 7 min behind the wheel.

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

Las Liebres has a population of about 1,184.

National parks near Las Liebres

Parks ranked by distance from Las Liebres
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Cerro de las Campanas National Park113 km (70.5 mi)2 hr 7 minDoable as a day trip
Rayón National Park117 km (72.9 mi)2 hr 11 minDoable as a day trip
Gogorrón National Park120 km (74.8 mi)2 hr 13 minDoable as a day trip
El Cimatario National Park120 km (74.8 mi)2 hr 13 minDoable as a day trip
Lago de Camécuaro National Park129 km (80.3 mi)2 hr 21 minDoable as a day trip
Insurgente José María Morelos National Park151 km (94 mi)2 hr 41 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de Garnica National Park153 km (95.2 mi)2 hr 42 minDoable as a day trip
El Potosí National Park160 km (99.1 mi)2 hr 48 minDoable as a day trip
Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park170 km (105 mi)2 hr 57 minDoable as a day trip
Bosencheve National Park212 km (132 mi)3 hr 34 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 Las Liebres 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 Las Liebres
PairApartEstimated drive
Cerro de las Campanas → El Cimatario8.8 km (5.5 mi)15 min
Rayón → Lago de Camécuaro78.7 km (48.9 mi)1 hr 36 min
Cerro de las Campanas → Gogorrón136 km (84.8 mi)2 hr 27 min
Rayón → El Cimatario143 km (88.7 mi)2 hr 33 min

Planning a trip from Las Liebres

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 Las Liebres?

Cerro de las Campanas National Park. It is about 113 km (70.5 mi) from Las Liebres, roughly 2 hr 7 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Las Liebres?

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

How many national parks are near Las Liebres?

10 parks are within reach of Las Liebres, 9 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Las Liebres?

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.