National parks near San Antonio las Palmas, Oaxaca
Benito Juárez National Park is the closest national park to San Antonio las Palmas, Oaxaca — 88.7 km (55.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 45 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, Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park, and Cañón del Río Blanco National Park make a full day trip — leave early. Pico de Orizaba National Park, Huatulco National Park, Cofre de Perote National Park, Lagunas de Chacahua National Park, La Malinche National Park, Xicoténcatl National Park, and General Juan N. Álvarez National Park are better with a night booked nearby.
San Antonio las Palmas has a population of about 1,632.
Benito Juárez National Park
Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Pico de Orizaba National Park
Huatulco National Park
Cofre de Perote National Park
Best time to visit Benito Juárez National Park. Getting to Benito Juárez National Park.
National parks near San Antonio las Palmas
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benito Juárez National Park | 88.7 km (55.1 mi) | 1 hr 45 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 171 km (106 mi) | 2 hr 58 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 171 km (106 mi) | 2 hr 58 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Pico de Orizaba National Park | 196 km (122 mi) | 3 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Huatulco National Park | 218 km (135 mi) | 3 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cofre de Perote National Park | 231 km (144 mi) | 3 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lagunas de Chacahua National Park | 255 km (158 mi) | 4 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| La Malinche National Park | 270 km (168 mi) | 4 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Xicoténcatl National Park | 291 km (181 mi) | 4 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| General Juan N. Álvarez National Park | 317 km (197 mi) | 5 hr 7 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 Antonio las Palmas 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 |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano → Cañón del Río Blanco | 151 km (93.5 mi) | 2 hr 40 min |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano → Pico de Orizaba | 156 km (97.2 mi) | 2 hr 45 min |
| Benito Juárez → Huatulco | 172 km (107 mi) | 2 hr 59 min |
Planning a trip from San Antonio las Palmas
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 Antonio las Palmas?
Benito Juárez National Park. It is about 88.7 km (55.1 mi) from San Antonio las Palmas, roughly 1 hr 45 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from San Antonio las Palmas?
Yes — Benito Juárez National Park, Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park, and Cañón del Río Blanco National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near San Antonio las Palmas?
10 parks are within reach of San Antonio las Palmas, and 3 of them are close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near San Antonio las Palmas?
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.