National parks near Morelia, Michoacán
Morelia is one town for park planning. See national parks near Morelia — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Morelia, Michoacán is Rayón National Park — about 30.6 km (19 mi) away, or roughly 45 min of driving.
9 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Rayón, Cerro de Garnica, Insurgente José María Morelos, Barranca del Cupatitzio, Lago de Camécuaro, Bosencheve, El Cimatario, Cerro de las Campanas, and Nevado de Toluca.
Rayón
Cerro de Garnica
Insurgente José María Morelos
Barranca del Cupatitzio
Lago de Camécuaro
Bosencheve
National parks near Morelia
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayón National Park | 30.6 km (19 mi) | 45 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Cerro de Garnica National Park | 40.4 km (25.1 mi) | 55 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Insurgente José María Morelos National Park | 49.3 km (30.6 mi) | 1 hr 5 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park | 99.8 km (62 mi) | 1 hr 55 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lago de Camécuaro National Park | 109 km (67.8 mi) | 2 hr 3 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Bosencheve National Park | 118 km (73.1 mi) | 2 hr 11 min | Doable as a day trip |
| El Cimatario National Park | 127 km (78.8 mi) | 2 hr 19 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cerro de las Campanas National Park | 129 km (79.9 mi) | 2 hr 20 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Nevado de Toluca National Park | 163 km (102 mi) | 2 hr 51 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Desierto del Carmen National Park | 174 km (108 mi) | 3 hr | Best as a weekend |
Towns and cities in Morelia
- Morelia
- Morelos
- Conjunto Habitacional Villas del Pedregal
- Fraccionamiento Misión del Valle
- La Aldea
- Capula
- Villa Magna
- Villas de la Loma
- Jesús del Monte
- San Antonio
- Puerto de Buenavista (Lázaro Cárdenas)
- San Nicolás Obispo
- Lomas de la Maestranza
- Tiripetío
- San Juanito Itzícuaro
- Atapaneo
- El Durazno
- Santiago Undameo
- Chiquimitío
- Tacícuaro
- Montaña Monarca (Punta Altozano)
- La Mintzita (Piedra Dura)
- Cuto de la Esperanza
- Iratzio
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Morelia?
Rayón National Park, about 30.6 km (19 mi) away and roughly 45 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Morelia in a day?
Rayón National Park, Cerro de Garnica National Park, Insurgente José María Morelos National Park, Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park, Lago de Camécuaro National Park, Bosencheve National Park, El Cimatario National Park, Cerro de las Campanas National Park, and Nevado de Toluca National Park — all within about three hours' drive.