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National parks near Colonia 18 de Marzo, Guanajuato

Colonia 18 de Marzo sits inside the Celaya area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Celaya for the full write-up.

Cerro de las Campanas National Park is the closest national park to Colonia 18 de Marzo, Guanajuato — 65.2 km (40.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 22 min behind the wheel.

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

Colonia 18 de Marzo has a population of about 2,065.

National parks near Colonia 18 de Marzo

Parks ranked by distance from Colonia 18 de Marzo
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Cerro de las Campanas National Park65.2 km (40.5 mi)1 hr 22 minDoable as a day trip
El Cimatario National Park70.4 km (43.7 mi)1 hr 27 minDoable as a day trip
Rayón National Park97.4 km (60.5 mi)1 hr 53 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de Garnica National Park109 km (67.5 mi)2 hr 3 minDoable as a day trip
Insurgente José María Morelos National Park133 km (82.9 mi)2 hr 25 minDoable as a day trip
Gogorrón National Park134 km (83.4 mi)2 hr 25 minDoable as a day trip
Lago de Camécuaro National Park142 km (88.5 mi)2 hr 33 minDoable as a day trip
Bosencheve National Park160 km (99.1 mi)2 hr 48 minDoable as a day trip
Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park167 km (104 mi)2 hr 55 minDoable as a day trip
El Potosí National Park171 km (106 mi)2 hr 58 minDoable as a day trip

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 Colonia 18 de Marzo 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 Colonia 18 de Marzo
PairApartEstimated drive
Cerro de las Campanas → El Cimatario8.8 km (5.5 mi)15 min
Rayón → Insurgente José María Morelos36 km (22.4 mi)51 min
Rayón → Cerro de Garnica70.9 km (44.1 mi)1 hr 28 min
Cerro de Garnica → Insurgente José María Morelos82.8 km (51.5 mi)1 hr 40 min

Planning a trip from Colonia 18 de Marzo

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 Colonia 18 de Marzo?

Cerro de las Campanas National Park. It is about 65.2 km (40.5 mi) from Colonia 18 de Marzo, roughly 1 hr 22 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Colonia 18 de Marzo?

Yes — Cerro de las Campanas National Park, El Cimatario National Park, Rayón National Park, Cerro de Garnica National Park, Insurgente José María Morelos National Park, Gogorrón National Park, Lago de Camécuaro National Park, Bosencheve 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 Colonia 18 de Marzo?

10 parks are within reach of Colonia 18 de Marzo, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Colonia 18 de Marzo?

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.