National parks in Oaxaca

Oaxaca has 3 national parks: Benito Juárez, Huatulco, and Lagunas de Chacahua.

Benito Juárez National ParkOaxaca
Cloud forest and oak woodland on the Sierra de Juárez above Oaxaca city. Cool, misty trails within reach of the capital of Oaxaca.
Huatulco National ParkOaxaca
Nine bays and dry tropical forest on the Oaxaca coast. Snorkel coves, low hills, and resort development along the shore.
Lagunas de Chacahua National ParkOaxaca
Coastal lagoons and mangroves west of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. Boat trips, beaches, and Afro-Mexican villages on the Oaxaca coast.

Other parks within reach of Oaxaca

Parks ranked by distance from the centre of Oaxaca
Park	Straight-line distance	Estimated drive	Realistic trip
Benito Juárez National Park	40.3 km (25 mi)	55 min	Doable as a day trip
Huatulco National Park	141 km (87.8 mi)	2 hr 32 min	Doable as a day trip
Lagunas de Chacahua National Park	175 km (108 mi)	3 hr 1 min	Best as a weekend
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park	221 km (137 mi)	3 hr 42 min	Best as a weekend
Pico de Orizaba National Park	246 km (153 mi)	4 hr 4 min	Best as a weekend
Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park	255 km (159 mi)	4 hr 12 min	Best as a weekend
General Juan N. Álvarez National Park	291 km (181 mi)	4 hr 44 min	Best as a weekend
Cofre de Perote National Park	291 km (181 mi)	4 hr 44 min	Best as a weekend
La Malinche National Park	305 km (190 mi)	4 hr 56 min	Best as a weekend
Xicoténcatl National Park	324 km (201 mi)	5 hr 13 min	Best as a weekend

3: Benito Juárez National Park, Huatulco National Park, and Lagunas de Chacahua National Park.

Benito Juárez National Park, roughly 40.3 km (25 mi) out and about 55 min of driving from the centre of Oaxaca.