National parks near Chapala, Jalisco
Chapala is one town for park planning. See national parks near Chapala — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Chapala, Jalisco is Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park — about 99.4 km (61.8 mi) away, or roughly 1 hr 55 min of driving.
3 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Volcán Nevado de Colima, Lago de Camécuaro, and Barranca del Cupatitzio.
Volcán Nevado de Colima
Lago de Camécuaro
Barranca del Cupatitzio
Rayón
Insurgente José María Morelos
Islas Marietas
National parks near Chapala
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park | 99.4 km (61.8 mi) | 1 hr 55 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lago de Camécuaro National Park | 112 km (69.8 mi) | 2 hr 6 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park | 151 km (93.7 mi) | 2 hr 40 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Rayón National Park | 190 km (118 mi) | 3 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Insurgente José María Morelos National Park | 191 km (119 mi) | 3 hr 15 min | Best as a weekend |
| Islas Marietas National Park | 253 km (157 mi) | 4 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cerro de Garnica National Park | 261 km (162 mi) | 4 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gogorrón National Park | 291 km (181 mi) | 4 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cerro de las Campanas National Park | 292 km (181 mi) | 4 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| El Cimatario National Park | 296 km (184 mi) | 4 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
Towns and cities in Chapala
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Chapala?
Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park, about 99.4 km (61.8 mi) away and roughly 1 hr 55 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Chapala in a day?
Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park, Lago de Camécuaro National Park, and Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park — all within about three hours' drive.