National parks near Tulum, Quintana Roo: Tulum National Park
The closest national park to Tulum, Quintana Roo is Tulum National Park — about 4.9 km (3 mi) away, or roughly 8 min of driving.
5 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Tulum National Park, Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park, Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park, Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park, and Isla Contoy National Park.
Tulum National Park
Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park
Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park
Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park
Isla Contoy National Park
Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park
Best time to visit Tulum National Park. Getting to Tulum National Park.
National parks near Tulum
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulum National Park | 4.9 km (3 mi) | 8 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park | 45.9 km (28.5 mi) | 1 hr 1 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park | 90.7 km (56.4 mi) | 1 hr 47 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park | 127 km (78.6 mi) | 2 hr 19 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 156 km (97.1 mi) | 2 hr 45 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park | 223 km (139 mi) | 3 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dzibilchaltún National Park | 241 km (149 mi) | 3 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 331 km (206 mi) | 5 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Palenque National Park | 572 km (355 mi) | 8 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 641 km (398 mi) | 9 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Tulum
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Tulum?
Tulum National Park, about 4.9 km (3 mi) away and roughly 8 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Tulum in a day?
Tulum National Park, Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park, Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park, Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park, and Isla Contoy National Park — all within about three hours' drive.