National parks near Uruapan, Michoacán

Uruapan is one town for park planning. See national parks near Uruapan — it reaches the same parks.

The closest national park to Uruapan, Michoacán is Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park — about 3.8 km (2.3 mi) away, or roughly 6 min of driving.

6 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Barranca del Cupatitzio, Insurgente José María Morelos, Lago de Camécuaro, Rayón, Cerro de Garnica, and Volcán Nevado de Colima.

National parks near Uruapan

Parks ranked by distance from Uruapan
Park	Straight-line distance	Estimated drive	Realistic trip
Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park	3.8 km (2.3 mi)	6 min	Right on your doorstep
Insurgente José María Morelos National Park	49.1 km (30.5 mi)	1 hr 4 min	Doable as a day trip
Lago de Camécuaro National Park	55.2 km (34.3 mi)	1 hr 11 min	Doable as a day trip
Rayón National Park	73.7 km (45.8 mi)	1 hr 31 min	Doable as a day trip
Cerro de Garnica National Park	132 km (81.9 mi)	2 hr 23 min	Doable as a day trip
Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park	163 km (101 mi)	2 hr 51 min	Doable as a day trip
Bosencheve National Park	205 km (127 mi)	3 hr 28 min	Best as a weekend
Cerro de las Campanas National Park	216 km (134 mi)	3 hr 38 min	Best as a weekend
El Cimatario National Park	216 km (134 mi)	3 hr 38 min	Best as a weekend
Nevado de Toluca National Park	244 km (151 mi)	4 hr 2 min	Best as a weekend

Towns and cities in Uruapan

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Uruapan?

Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park, about 3.8 km (2.3 mi) away and roughly 6 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Uruapan in a day?

Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park, Insurgente José María Morelos National Park, Lago de Camécuaro National Park, Rayón National Park, Cerro de Garnica National Park, and Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park — all within about three hours' drive.