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National parks near X-Hazil Sur, Quintana Roo

X-Hazil Sur sits inside the Felipe Carrillo Puerto area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Felipe Carrillo Puerto for the full write-up.

Tulum National Park is the closest national park to X-Hazil Sur, Quintana Roo — 114 km (70.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 7 min behind the wheel.

Tulum, Arrecifes de Xcalak, and Arrecifes de Cozumel make a full day trip — leave early. Arrecife de Puerto Morelos, Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres, Dzibilchaltún, Isla Contoy, and Arrecife Alacranes are better with a night booked nearby.

X-Hazil Sur has a population of about 1,422.

National parks near X-Hazil Sur

Parks ranked by distance from X-Hazil Sur
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Tulum National Park114 km (70.7 mi)2 hr 7 minDoable as a day trip
Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park127 km (79.1 mi)2 hr 19 minDoable as a day trip
Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park149 km (92.4 mi)2 hr 38 minDoable as a day trip
Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park205 km (127 mi)3 hr 28 minBest as a weekend
Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park241 km (150 mi)4 hrBest as a weekend
Dzibilchaltún National Park246 km (153 mi)4 hr 4 minBest as a weekend
Isla Contoy National Park270 km (168 mi)4 hr 25 minBest as a weekend
Arrecife Alacranes National Park372 km (231 mi)5 hr 55 minBest as a weekend
Palenque National Park470 km (292 mi)7 hr 21 minWorth a longer road trip
Lagunas de Montebello National Park529 km (329 mi)8 hr 14 minWorth a longer road trip

When to make this trip

Tulum 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.

Month-by-month detail for Tulum National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near X-Hazil Sur are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.

Distances between parks near X-Hazil Sur
PairApartEstimated drive
Arrecife de Puerto Morelos → Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres39.9 km (24.8 mi)55 min
Tulum → Arrecifes de Cozumel43.1 km (26.8 mi)58 min
Arrecifes de Cozumel → Arrecife de Puerto Morelos63.6 km (39.5 mi)1 hr 20 min
Tulum → Arrecife de Puerto Morelos91 km (56.6 mi)1 hr 47 min

Planning a trip from X-Hazil Sur

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.

Read the Tulum National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to X-Hazil Sur?

Tulum National Park. It is about 114 km (70.7 mi) from X-Hazil Sur, roughly 2 hr 7 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from X-Hazil Sur?

Yes — Tulum National Park, Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park, and Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near X-Hazil Sur?

10 parks are within reach of X-Hazil Sur, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near X-Hazil Sur?

For Tulum National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.