National parks near Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Guerrero
Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park is the closest national park to Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Guerrero — 130 km (80.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 22 min behind the wheel.
Barranca del Cupatitzio, Insurgente José María Morelos, Rayón, and Cerro de Garnica make a full day trip — leave early. Lago de Camécuaro, Bosencheve, Nevado de Toluca, Grutas de Cacahuamilpa, Volcán Nevado de Colima, and El Veladero are better with a night booked nearby.
Coahuayutla de Guerrero has a population of about 1,473.
Barranca del Cupatitzio
Insurgente José María Morelos
Rayón
Cerro de Garnica
Lago de Camécuaro
Bosencheve
National parks near Coahuayutla de Guerrero
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park | 130 km (80.7 mi) | 2 hr 22 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Insurgente José María Morelos National Park | 130 km (81 mi) | 2 hr 22 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Rayón National Park | 165 km (103 mi) | 2 hr 53 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cerro de Garnica National Park | 172 km (107 mi) | 2 hr 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lago de Camécuaro National Park | 183 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bosencheve National Park | 210 km (131 mi) | 3 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Nevado de Toluca National Park | 225 km (140 mi) | 3 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park | 238 km (148 mi) | 3 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park | 239 km (148 mi) | 3 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| El Veladero National Park | 250 km (155 mi) | 4 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Barranca del Cupatitzio 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 Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Coahuayutla de Guerrero 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Insurgente José María Morelos → Rayón | 36 km (22.4 mi) | 51 min |
| 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 |
| Rayón → Cerro de Garnica | 70.9 km (44.1 mi) | 1 hr 28 min |
Planning a trip from Coahuayutla de Guerrero
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.
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Coahuayutla de Guerrero?
Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park. It is about 130 km (80.7 mi) from Coahuayutla de Guerrero, roughly 2 hr 22 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Coahuayutla de Guerrero?
Yes — Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park, Insurgente José María Morelos National Park, Rayón National Park, and Cerro de Garnica National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Coahuayutla de Guerrero?
10 parks are within reach of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Coahuayutla de Guerrero?
For Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.