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National parks near Sergio Butrón Casas, Quintana Roo

Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park is the closest national park to Sergio Butrón Casas, Quintana Roo — 82.5 km (51.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 40 min behind the wheel.

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

Sergio Butrón Casas has a population of about 2,235.

National parks near Sergio Butrón Casas

Parks ranked by distance from Sergio Butrón Casas
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park82.5 km (51.3 mi)1 hr 40 minDoable as a day trip
Tulum National Park224 km (139 mi)3 hr 44 minBest as a weekend
Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park256 km (159 mi)4 hr 13 minBest as a weekend
Dzibilchaltún National Park306 km (190 mi)4 hr 57 minBest as a weekend
Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park314 km (195 mi)5 hr 4 minBest as a weekend
Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park351 km (218 mi)5 hr 37 minBest as a weekend
Isla Contoy National Park381 km (237 mi)6 hr 3 minWorth a longer road trip
Palenque National Park385 km (239 mi)6 hr 7 minWorth a longer road trip
Lagunas de Montebello National Park426 km (265 mi)6 hr 43 minWorth a longer road trip
Arrecife Alacranes National Park446 km (277 mi)7 hrWorth 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.

Month-by-month detail for Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Sergio Butrón Casas 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 Sergio Butrón Casas
PairApartEstimated drive
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
Arrecifes de Xcalak → Tulum220 km (137 mi)3 hr 41 min

Planning a trip from Sergio Butrón Casas

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 Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Sergio Butrón Casas?

Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park. It is about 82.5 km (51.3 mi) from Sergio Butrón Casas, roughly 1 hr 40 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Sergio Butrón Casas?

Yes — Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park is within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Sergio Butrón Casas?

10 parks are within reach of Sergio Butrón Casas, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Sergio Butrón Casas?

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.