National parks near Los Ángeles, Oaxaca
Benito Juárez National Park is the closest national park to Los Ángeles, Oaxaca — 169 km (105 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 56 min behind the wheel.
Cloud forest and oak woodland on the Sierra de Juárez above Oaxaca city. Cool, misty trails within reach of the capital of Oaxaca.
Benito Juárez National Park makes a full day trip — leave early. Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park, Huatulco National Park, Cañón del Sumidero National Park, Cañón del Río Blanco National Park, Pico de Orizaba National Park, Lagunas de Chacahua National Park, Cofre de Perote National Park, Palenque National Park, and La Malinche National Park are better with a night booked nearby.
Los Ángeles has a population of about 1,144.
Benito Juárez National Park
Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park
Huatulco National Park
Cañón del Sumidero National Park
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Pico de Orizaba National Park
Best time to visit Benito Juárez National Park. Getting to Benito Juárez National Park.
National parks near Los Ángeles
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benito Juárez National Park | 169 km (105 mi) | 2 hr 56 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 209 km (130 mi) | 3 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Huatulco National Park | 217 km (135 mi) | 3 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 229 km (142 mi) | 3 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 265 km (164 mi) | 4 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pico de Orizaba National Park | 287 km (178 mi) | 4 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lagunas de Chacahua National Park | 312 km (194 mi) | 5 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cofre de Perote National Park | 313 km (195 mi) | 5 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Palenque National Park | 331 km (206 mi) | 5 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| La Malinche National Park | 366 km (228 mi) | 5 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Benito Juárez 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.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Los Ángeles are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano → Cañón del Río Blanco | 151 km (93.5 mi) | 2 hr 40 min |
| Benito Juárez → Huatulco | 172 km (107 mi) | 2 hr 59 min |
| Benito Juárez → Cañón del Río Blanco | 189 km (118 mi) | 3 hr 14 min |
| Benito Juárez → Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano | 245 km (152 mi) | 4 hr 3 min |
Planning a trip from Los Ángeles
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.
Other towns in Matías Romero Avendaño
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Los Ángeles?
Benito Juárez National Park. It is about 169 km (105 mi) from Los Ángeles, roughly 2 hr 56 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Los Ángeles?
Yes — Benito Juárez National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Los Ángeles?
10 parks are within reach of Los Ángeles, and 1 of them is close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Los Ángeles?
For Benito Juárez National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.