National parks near Encrucijada 3ra. Sección (Las Calzadas), Tabasco
Encrucijada 3ra. Sección (Las Calzadas) sits inside the Paraiso area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Paraiso for the full write-up.
Cañón del Sumidero National Park is the closest national park to Encrucijada 3ra. Sección (Las Calzadas), Tabasco — 166 km (103 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 53 min behind the wheel.
Cañón del Sumidero makes a full day trip — leave early. Palenque, Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano, Lagunas de Montebello, and Benito Juárez are better with a night booked nearby.
Encrucijada 3ra. Sección (Las Calzadas) has a population of about 1,505.
Cañón del Sumidero
Palenque
Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano
Lagunas de Montebello
Benito Juárez
Cañón del Río Blanco
National parks near Encrucijada 3ra. Sección (Las Calzadas)
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 166 km (103 mi) | 2 hr 53 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Palenque National Park | 181 km (113 mi) | 3 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 257 km (160 mi) | 4 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 309 km (192 mi) | 5 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Benito Juárez National Park | 358 km (223 mi) | 5 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 386 km (240 mi) | 6 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Huatulco National Park | 398 km (247 mi) | 6 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pico de Orizaba National Park | 401 km (249 mi) | 6 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cofre de Perote National Park | 402 km (250 mi) | 6 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Malinche National Park | 485 km (301 mi) | 7 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Cañón del Sumidero 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 Encrucijada 3ra. Sección (Las Calzadas) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cañón del Sumidero → Palenque | 133 km (82.6 mi) | 2 hr 24 min |
| Palenque → Lagunas de Montebello | 156 km (97.2 mi) | 2 hr 45 min |
| Cañón del Sumidero → Lagunas de Montebello | 169 km (105 mi) | 2 hr 56 min |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano → Benito Juárez | 245 km (152 mi) | 4 hr 3 min |
Planning a trip from Encrucijada 3ra. Sección (Las Calzadas)
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.
Other towns in Cárdenas
- Cárdenas
- Poblado C-11 José María Morelos y Pavón
- Santa Rosalía
- Melchor Ocampo
- Poblado C-33 20 de Noviembre
- Poblado C-21 Licenciado Benito Juárez García
- Santana 2da. Sección B (La Palma)
- Arroyo Hondo Abejonal
- Habanero 1ra. Sección (Venustiano Carranza)
- La Península
- Benito Juárez (La Playita)
- Miguel Hidalgo 2da. Sección B (La Natividad)
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Encrucijada 3ra. Sección (Las Calzadas)?
Cañón del Sumidero National Park. It is about 166 km (103 mi) from Encrucijada 3ra. Sección (Las Calzadas), roughly 2 hr 53 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Encrucijada 3ra. Sección (Las Calzadas)?
Yes — Cañón del Sumidero National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Encrucijada 3ra. Sección (Las Calzadas)?
10 parks are within reach of Encrucijada 3ra. Sección (Las Calzadas), 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Encrucijada 3ra. Sección (Las Calzadas)?
For Cañón del Sumidero National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.