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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.

National parks near Coahuayutla de Guerrero

Parks ranked by distance from Coahuayutla de Guerrero
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park130 km (80.7 mi)2 hr 22 minDoable as a day trip
Insurgente José María Morelos National Park130 km (81 mi)2 hr 22 minDoable as a day trip
Rayón National Park165 km (103 mi)2 hr 53 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de Garnica National Park172 km (107 mi)2 hr 59 minDoable as a day trip
Lago de Camécuaro National Park183 km (114 mi)3 hr 9 minBest as a weekend
Bosencheve National Park210 km (131 mi)3 hr 33 minBest as a weekend
Nevado de Toluca National Park225 km (140 mi)3 hr 46 minBest as a weekend
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park238 km (148 mi)3 hr 57 minBest as a weekend
Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park239 km (148 mi)3 hr 58 minBest as a weekend
El Veladero National Park250 km (155 mi)4 hr 7 minBest 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.

Distances between parks near Coahuayutla de Guerrero
PairApartEstimated drive
Insurgente José María Morelos → Rayón36 km (22.4 mi)51 min
Barranca del Cupatitzio → Insurgente José María Morelos52.7 km (32.8 mi)1 hr 8 min
Barranca del Cupatitzio → Lago de Camécuaro53.8 km (33.4 mi)1 hr 10 min
Rayón → Cerro de Garnica70.9 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.

Read the Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park guide

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.