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National parks near San Marcos, Jalisco

The closest national park to San Marcos, Jalisco is Islas Marietas National Park — about 145 km (89.9 mi) away, or roughly 2 hr 35 min of driving.

2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Islas Marietas and Volcán Nevado de Colima.

National parks near San Marcos

Parks ranked by distance from San Marcos
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Islas Marietas National Park145 km (89.9 mi)2 hr 35 minDoable as a day trip
Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park155 km (96.1 mi)2 hr 43 minDoable as a day trip
Isla Isabel National Park211 km (131 mi)3 hr 33 minBest as a weekend
Lago de Camécuaro National Park229 km (143 mi)3 hr 50 minBest as a weekend
Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park266 km (165 mi)4 hr 22 minBest as a weekend
Rayón National Park306 km (190 mi)4 hr 57 minBest as a weekend
Insurgente José María Morelos National Park308 km (191 mi)4 hr 59 minBest as a weekend
Sierra de Órganos National Park336 km (209 mi)5 hr 23 minBest as a weekend
Gogorrón National Park363 km (225 mi)5 hr 47 minBest as a weekend
Cerro de Garnica National Park377 km (234 mi)5 hr 59 minBest as a weekend

Towns and cities in San Marcos

Common questions

What is the closest national park to San Marcos?

Islas Marietas National Park, about 145 km (89.9 mi) away and roughly 2 hr 35 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from San Marcos in a day?

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