National parks near San Baltazar Guelavila, Oaxaca
Benito Juárez National Park is the closest national park to San Baltazar Guelavila, Oaxaca — 62.1 km (38.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 18 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 and Huatulco National Park make a full day trip — leave early. Lagunas de Chacahua National Park, Cañón del Río Blanco National Park, Pico de Orizaba National Park, Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park, General Juan N. Álvarez National Park, Cofre de Perote National Park, La Malinche National Park, and Cañón del Sumidero National Park are better with a night booked nearby.
San Baltazar Guelavila has a population of about 3,385.
Benito Juárez National Park
Huatulco National Park
Lagunas de Chacahua National Park
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Pico de Orizaba National Park
Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park
Best time to visit Benito Juárez National Park. Getting to Benito Juárez National Park.
National parks near San Baltazar Guelavila
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benito Juárez National Park | 62.1 km (38.6 mi) | 1 hr 18 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Huatulco National Park | 121 km (75.2 mi) | 2 hr 14 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lagunas de Chacahua National Park | 174 km (108 mi) | 3 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 243 km (151 mi) | 4 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pico de Orizaba National Park | 269 km (167 mi) | 4 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 270 km (168 mi) | 4 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| General Juan N. Álvarez National Park | 308 km (192 mi) | 4 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cofre de Perote National Park | 313 km (194 mi) | 5 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| La Malinche National Park | 328 km (204 mi) | 5 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 342 km (212 mi) | 5 hr 28 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 San Baltazar Guelavila 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cañón del Río Blanco → Pico de Orizaba | 25.6 km (15.9 mi) | 39 min |
| Huatulco → Lagunas de Chacahua | 162 km (101 mi) | 2 hr 50 min |
| Benito Juárez → Lagunas de Chacahua | 167 km (104 mi) | 2 hr 55 min |
| Benito Juárez → Huatulco | 172 km (107 mi) | 2 hr 59 min |
Planning a trip from San Baltazar Guelavila
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.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to San Baltazar Guelavila?
Benito Juárez National Park. It is about 62.1 km (38.6 mi) from San Baltazar Guelavila, roughly 1 hr 18 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from San Baltazar Guelavila?
Yes — Benito Juárez National Park and Huatulco National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near San Baltazar Guelavila?
10 parks are within reach of San Baltazar Guelavila, and 2 of them are close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near San Baltazar Guelavila?
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.