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National parks near Cozumel, Quintana Roo

Cozumel is one town for park planning. See national parks near Cozumel — it reaches the same parks.

The closest national park to Cozumel, Quintana Roo is Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park — about 24.5 km (15.2 mi) away, or roughly 38 min of driving.

5 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Arrecifes de Cozumel, Arrecife de Puerto Morelos, Tulum, Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres, and Isla Contoy.

National parks near Cozumel

Parks ranked by distance from Cozumel
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park24.5 km (15.2 mi)38 minRight on your doorstep
Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park39.3 km (24.4 mi)54 minDoable as a day trip
Tulum National Park59.8 km (37.2 mi)1 hr 16 minDoable as a day trip
Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park79.2 km (49.2 mi)1 hr 37 minDoable as a day trip
Isla Contoy National Park113 km (70.1 mi)2 hr 7 minDoable as a day trip
Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park265 km (165 mi)4 hr 21 minBest as a weekend
Dzibilchaltún National Park283 km (176 mi)4 hr 37 minBest as a weekend
Arrecife Alacranes National Park352 km (219 mi)5 hr 38 minBest as a weekend
Dry Tortugas National Park621 km (386 mi)9 hr 35 minWorth a longer road trip
Palenque National Park633 km (393 mi)9 hr 45 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Cozumel

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Cozumel?

Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park, about 24.5 km (15.2 mi) away and roughly 38 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Cozumel in a day?

Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park, Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park, Tulum National Park, Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park, and Isla Contoy National Park — all within about three hours' drive.