Parks Manager

National parks near Bahía de Banderas, Nayarit

The closest national park to Bahía de Banderas, Nayarit is Islas Marietas National Park — about 32.7 km (20.3 mi) away, or roughly 47 min of driving.

2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Islas Marietas and Isla Isabel.

National parks near Bahía de Banderas

Parks ranked by distance from Bahía de Banderas
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Islas Marietas National Park32.7 km (20.3 mi)47 minDoable as a day trip
Isla Isabel National Park136 km (84.4 mi)2 hr 27 minDoable as a day trip
Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park222 km (138 mi)3 hr 43 minBest as a weekend
Lago de Camécuaro National Park334 km (207 mi)5 hr 22 minBest as a weekend
Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park364 km (226 mi)5 hr 48 minBest as a weekend
Sierra de Órganos National Park370 km (230 mi)5 hr 54 minBest as a weekend
Insurgente José María Morelos National Park410 km (255 mi)6 hr 29 minWorth a longer road trip
Rayón National Park412 km (256 mi)6 hr 31 minWorth a longer road trip
Gogorrón National Park472 km (293 mi)7 hr 23 minWorth a longer road trip
Cerro de Garnica National Park483 km (300 mi)7 hr 33 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Bahía de Banderas

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Bahía de Banderas?

Islas Marietas National Park, about 32.7 km (20.3 mi) away and roughly 47 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Bahía de Banderas in a day?

Islas Marietas National Park and Isla Isabel National Park — all within about three hours' drive.