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National parks near Poncitlán, Jalisco

The closest national park to Poncitlán, Jalisco is Lago de Camécuaro National Park — about 90.9 km (56.5 mi) away, or roughly 1 hr 47 min of driving.

5 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Lago de Camécuaro, Volcán Nevado de Colima, Barranca del Cupatitzio, Rayón, and Insurgente José María Morelos.

National parks near Poncitlán

Parks ranked by distance from Poncitlán
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Lago de Camécuaro National Park90.9 km (56.5 mi)1 hr 47 minDoable as a day trip
Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park118 km (73.6 mi)2 hr 11 minDoable as a day trip
Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park135 km (84 mi)2 hr 26 minDoable as a day trip
Rayón National Park166 km (103 mi)2 hr 53 minDoable as a day trip
Insurgente José María Morelos National Park170 km (106 mi)2 hr 57 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de Garnica National Park236 km (147 mi)3 hr 56 minBest as a weekend
Cerro de las Campanas National Park264 km (164 mi)4 hr 20 minBest as a weekend
Gogorrón National Park266 km (165 mi)4 hr 21 minBest as a weekend
El Cimatario National Park269 km (167 mi)4 hr 24 minBest as a weekend
Islas Marietas National Park279 km (173 mi)4 hr 33 minBest as a weekend

Towns and cities in Poncitlán

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Poncitlán?

Lago de Camécuaro National Park, about 90.9 km (56.5 mi) away and roughly 1 hr 47 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Poncitlán in a day?

Lago de Camécuaro National Park, Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park, Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park, Rayón National Park, and Insurgente José María Morelos National Park — all within about three hours' drive.