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.
Islas Marietas
Isla Isabel
Volcán Nevado de Colima
Lago de Camécuaro
Barranca del Cupatitzio
Sierra de Órganos
National parks near Puerto Vallarta
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islas Marietas National Park | 38 km (23.6 mi) | 53 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Isla Isabel National Park | 151 km (94 mi) | 2 hr 41 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park | 209 km (130 mi) | 3 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lago de Camécuaro National Park | 325 km (202 mi) | 5 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park | 353 km (219 mi) | 5 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sierra de Órganos National Park | 382 km (237 mi) | 6 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Insurgente José María Morelos National Park | 400 km (249 mi) | 6 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rayón National Park | 403 km (251 mi) | 6 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gogorrón National Park | 470 km (292 mi) | 7 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cerro de Garnica National Park | 474 km (295 mi) | 7 hr 25 min | Worth 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.