National parks near Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán
Lázaro Cárdenas is one town for park planning. See national parks near Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán is Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park — about 162 km (101 mi) away, or roughly 2 hr 50 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Barranca del Cupatitzio.
Barranca del Cupatitzio
Insurgente José María Morelos
Lago de Camécuaro
Rayón
Volcán Nevado de Colima
Cerro de Garnica
National parks near Lázaro Cárdenas
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park | 162 km (101 mi) | 2 hr 50 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Insurgente José María Morelos National Park | 179 km (111 mi) | 3 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lago de Camécuaro National Park | 214 km (133 mi) | 3 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Rayón National Park | 215 km (134 mi) | 3 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park | 226 km (140 mi) | 3 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cerro de Garnica National Park | 232 km (144 mi) | 3 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| El Veladero National Park | 273 km (169 mi) | 4 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bosencheve National Park | 273 km (170 mi) | 4 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Nevado de Toluca National Park | 286 km (178 mi) | 4 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park | 295 km (184 mi) | 4 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
Towns and cities in Lázaro Cárdenas
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lázaro Cárdenas?
Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park, about 162 km (101 mi) away and roughly 2 hr 50 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lázaro Cárdenas in a day?
Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park — all within about three hours' drive.