National parks near Los Divorciados, Quintana Roo
Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park is the closest national park to Los Divorciados, Quintana Roo — 111 km (69.2 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 5 min behind the wheel.
Arrecifes de Xcalak and Tulum make a full day trip — leave early. Arrecifes de Cozumel, Dzibilchaltún, Arrecife de Puerto Morelos, Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres, and Isla Contoy are better with a night booked nearby.
Los Divorciados has a population of about 1,118.
Arrecifes de Xcalak
Tulum
Arrecifes de Cozumel
Dzibilchaltún
Arrecife de Puerto Morelos
Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres
National parks near Los Divorciados
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park | 111 km (69.2 mi) | 2 hr 5 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tulum National Park | 166 km (103 mi) | 2 hr 54 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park | 202 km (125 mi) | 3 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dzibilchaltún National Park | 253 km (157 mi) | 4 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park | 257 km (160 mi) | 4 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park | 293 km (182 mi) | 4 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 321 km (199 mi) | 5 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 389 km (242 mi) | 6 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Palenque National Park | 418 km (260 mi) | 6 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 476 km (296 mi) | 7 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Arrecifes de Xcalak 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 Divorciados 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tulum → Arrecifes de Cozumel | 43.1 km (26.8 mi) | 58 min |
| Arrecifes de Cozumel → Arrecife de Puerto Morelos | 63.6 km (39.5 mi) | 1 hr 20 min |
| Tulum → Arrecife de Puerto Morelos | 91 km (56.6 mi) | 1 hr 47 min |
| Arrecifes de Xcalak → Tulum | 220 km (137 mi) | 3 hr 41 min |
Planning a trip from Los Divorciados
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 Los Divorciados?
Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park. It is about 111 km (69.2 mi) from Los Divorciados, roughly 2 hr 5 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Los Divorciados?
Yes — Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park and Tulum National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Los Divorciados?
10 parks are within reach of Los Divorciados, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Los Divorciados?
For Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.