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National parks near El Arenal, Jalisco

The closest national park to El Arenal, Jalisco is Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park — about 140 km (86.7 mi) away, or roughly 2 hr 30 min of driving.

1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Volcán Nevado de Colima.

National parks near El Arenal

Parks ranked by distance from El Arenal
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park140 km (86.7 mi)2 hr 30 minDoable as a day trip
Lago de Camécuaro National Park181 km (112 mi)3 hr 7 minBest as a weekend
Islas Marietas National Park198 km (123 mi)3 hr 22 minBest as a weekend
Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park222 km (138 mi)3 hr 43 minBest as a weekend
Rayón National Park255 km (159 mi)4 hr 12 minBest as a weekend
Isla Isabel National Park258 km (160 mi)4 hr 15 minBest as a weekend
Insurgente José María Morelos National Park260 km (162 mi)4 hr 17 minBest as a weekend
Gogorrón National Park313 km (195 mi)5 hr 3 minBest as a weekend
Cerro de Garnica National Park326 km (202 mi)5 hr 14 minBest as a weekend
Sierra de Órganos National Park336 km (209 mi)5 hr 23 minBest as a weekend

Towns and cities in El Arenal

Common questions

What is the closest national park to El Arenal?

Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park, about 140 km (86.7 mi) away and roughly 2 hr 30 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from El Arenal in a day?

Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park — all within about three hours' drive.