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National parks near Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco

Puerto Vallarta is one town for park planning. See national parks near Puerto Vallarta — it reaches the same parks.

The closest national park to Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco is Islas Marietas National Park — about 38 km (23.6 mi) away, or roughly 53 min of driving.

2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Islas Marietas and Isla Isabel.

National parks near Puerto Vallarta

Parks ranked by distance from Puerto Vallarta
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Islas Marietas National Park38 km (23.6 mi)53 minDoable as a day trip
Isla Isabel National Park151 km (94 mi)2 hr 41 minDoable as a day trip
Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park209 km (130 mi)3 hr 32 minBest as a weekend
Lago de Camécuaro National Park325 km (202 mi)5 hr 14 minBest as a weekend
Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park353 km (219 mi)5 hr 38 minBest as a weekend
Sierra de Órganos National Park382 km (237 mi)6 hr 4 minWorth a longer road trip
Insurgente José María Morelos National Park400 km (249 mi)6 hr 20 minWorth a longer road trip
Rayón National Park403 km (251 mi)6 hr 23 minWorth a longer road trip
Gogorrón National Park470 km (292 mi)7 hr 22 minWorth a longer road trip
Cerro de Garnica National Park474 km (295 mi)7 hr 25 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Puerto Vallarta

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Puerto Vallarta?

Islas Marietas National Park, about 38 km (23.6 mi) away and roughly 53 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Puerto Vallarta in a day?

Islas Marietas National Park and Isla Isabel National Park — all within about three hours' drive.