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National parks near Peras, Guerrero

General Juan N. Álvarez National Park is the closest national park to Peras, Guerrero — 93.5 km (58.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 50 min behind the wheel.

General Juan N. Álvarez, Benito Juárez, and Lagunas de Chacahua make a full day trip — leave early. El Veladero, Cañón del Río Blanco, Grutas de Cacahuamilpa, El Tepozteco, Sacromonte, La Malinche, and Pico de Orizaba are better with a night booked nearby.

Peras has a population of about 3,511.

National parks near Peras

Parks ranked by distance from Peras
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
General Juan N. Álvarez National Park93.5 km (58.1 mi)1 hr 50 minDoable as a day trip
Benito Juárez National Park161 km (99.7 mi)2 hr 49 minDoable as a day trip
Lagunas de Chacahua National Park166 km (103 mi)2 hr 53 minDoable as a day trip
El Veladero National Park183 km (114 mi)3 hr 9 minBest as a weekend
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park198 km (123 mi)3 hr 22 minBest as a weekend
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park198 km (123 mi)3 hr 22 minBest as a weekend
El Tepozteco National Park204 km (127 mi)3 hr 27 minBest as a weekend
Sacromonte National Park205 km (127 mi)3 hr 28 minBest as a weekend
La Malinche National Park210 km (130 mi)3 hr 32 minBest as a weekend
Pico de Orizaba National Park212 km (132 mi)3 hr 34 minBest as a weekend

When to make this trip

General Juan N. Álvarez 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 General Juan N. Álvarez National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Peras 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 Peras
PairApartEstimated drive
General Juan N. Álvarez → El Veladero115 km (71.8 mi)2 hr 9 min
Benito Juárez → Lagunas de Chacahua167 km (104 mi)2 hr 55 min
Benito Juárez → Cañón del Río Blanco189 km (118 mi)3 hr 14 min
General Juan N. Álvarez → Lagunas de Chacahua235 km (146 mi)3 hr 54 min

Planning a trip from Peras

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 General Juan N. Álvarez National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Peras?

General Juan N. Álvarez National Park. It is about 93.5 km (58.1 mi) from Peras, roughly 1 hr 50 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Peras?

Yes — General Juan N. Álvarez National Park, Benito Juárez National Park, and Lagunas de Chacahua National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Peras?

10 parks are within reach of Peras, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Peras?

For General Juan N. Álvarez National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.