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National parks near Las Navajas, Jalisco

Las Navajas sits inside the Tala area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Tala for the full write-up.

Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park is the closest national park to Las Navajas, Jalisco — 114 km (70.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 7 min behind the wheel.

Volcán Nevado de Colima and Lago de Camécuaro make a full day trip — leave early. Islas Marietas, Barranca del Cupatitzio, Rayón, Insurgente José María Morelos, Isla Isabel, Cerro de Garnica, Gogorrón, and Cerro de las Campanas are better with a night booked nearby.

Las Navajas has a population of about 2,037.

National parks near Las Navajas

Parks ranked by distance from Las Navajas
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park114 km (70.6 mi)2 hr 7 minDoable as a day trip
Lago de Camécuaro National Park169 km (105 mi)2 hr 56 minDoable as a day trip
Islas Marietas National Park199 km (124 mi)3 hr 23 minBest as a weekend
Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park206 km (128 mi)3 hr 28 minBest as a weekend
Rayón National Park245 km (152 mi)4 hr 4 minBest as a weekend
Insurgente José María Morelos National Park247 km (153 mi)4 hr 5 minBest as a weekend
Isla Isabel National Park271 km (169 mi)4 hr 26 minBest as a weekend
Cerro de Garnica National Park316 km (196 mi)5 hr 6 minBest as a weekend
Gogorrón National Park323 km (201 mi)5 hr 12 minBest as a weekend
Cerro de las Campanas National Park340 km (212 mi)5 hr 27 minBest as a weekend

When to make this trip

Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park is generally best December through April, the drier and less humid stretch, with May and November as the quieter shoulder either side.

June to November is the wet and hurricane season — heavy rain, high humidity, and occasional storm closures.

Heat and humidity are constant. Plan activity for early morning and carry more water than feels necessary.

Month-by-month detail for Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Las Navajas are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.

Distances between parks near Las Navajas
PairApartEstimated drive
Lago de Camécuaro → Barranca del Cupatitzio53.8 km (33.4 mi)1 hr 10 min
Barranca del Cupatitzio → Rayón76.6 km (47.6 mi)1 hr 34 min
Lago de Camécuaro → Rayón78.7 km (48.9 mi)1 hr 36 min
Volcán Nevado de Colima → Lago de Camécuaro153 km (95.4 mi)2 hr 42 min

Planning a trip from Las Navajas

Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.

Read the Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Las Navajas?

Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park. It is about 114 km (70.6 mi) from Las Navajas, roughly 2 hr 7 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Las Navajas?

Yes — Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park and Lago de Camécuaro National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Las Navajas?

10 parks are within reach of Las Navajas, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Las Navajas?

For Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.