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National parks near Los Remedios, Michoacán

Los Remedios sits inside the Sahuayo de Morelos area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Sahuayo de Morelos for the full write-up.

Lago de Camécuaro National Park is the closest national park to Los Remedios, Michoacán — 49.7 km (30.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 5 min behind the wheel.

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

Los Remedios has a population of about 1,854.

National parks near Los Remedios

Parks ranked by distance from Los Remedios
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Lago de Camécuaro National Park49.7 km (30.9 mi)1 hr 5 minDoable as a day trip
Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park85.9 km (53.4 mi)1 hr 43 minDoable as a day trip
Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park111 km (68.9 mi)2 hr 5 minDoable as a day trip
Insurgente José María Morelos National Park126 km (78.2 mi)2 hr 18 minDoable as a day trip
Rayón National Park128 km (79.8 mi)2 hr 20 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de Garnica National Park199 km (124 mi)3 hr 23 minBest as a weekend
Cerro de las Campanas National Park246 km (153 mi)4 hr 4 minBest as a weekend
El Cimatario National Park250 km (155 mi)4 hr 7 minBest as a weekend
Gogorrón National Park274 km (170 mi)4 hr 29 minBest as a weekend
Bosencheve National Park276 km (172 mi)4 hr 31 minBest as a weekend

When to make this trip

Lago de Camécuaro 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 Lago de Camécuaro National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Los Remedios 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 Los Remedios
PairApartEstimated drive
Insurgente José María Morelos → Rayón36 km (22.4 mi)51 min
Barranca del Cupatitzio → Insurgente José María Morelos52.7 km (32.8 mi)1 hr 8 min
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

Planning a trip from Los Remedios

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 Lago de Camécuaro National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Los Remedios?

Lago de Camécuaro National Park. It is about 49.7 km (30.9 mi) from Los Remedios, roughly 1 hr 5 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Los Remedios?

Yes — Lago de Camécuaro National Park, Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park, Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park, Insurgente José María Morelos National Park, and Rayón National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Los Remedios?

10 parks are within reach of Los Remedios, 5 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Los Remedios?

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