National parks near Poblado C-11 José María Morelos y Pavón, Tabasco
Cañón del Sumidero National Park is the closest national park to Poblado C-11 José María Morelos y Pavón, Tabasco — 159 km (99.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 48 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.
Poblado C-11 José María Morelos y Pavón has a population of about 2,547.
Cañón del Sumidero
Palenque
Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano
Lagunas de Montebello
Benito Juárez
Cañón del Río Blanco
National parks near Poblado C-11 José María Morelos y Pavón
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 159 km (99.1 mi) | 2 hr 48 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Palenque National Park | 184 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 254 km (158 mi) | 4 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 307 km (191 mi) | 4 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Benito Juárez National Park | 348 km (217 mi) | 5 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 381 km (237 mi) | 6 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Huatulco National Park | 387 km (240 mi) | 6 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pico de Orizaba National Park | 396 km (246 mi) | 6 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cofre de Perote National Park | 399 km (248 mi) | 6 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Malinche National Park | 480 km (298 mi) | 7 hr 31 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 Poblado C-11 José María Morelos y Pavón 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 Poblado C-11 José María Morelos y Pavón
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
- 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
- Encrucijada 3ra. Sección (Las Calzadas)
- Benito Juárez (La Playita)
- Miguel Hidalgo 2da. Sección B (La Natividad)
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Poblado C-11 José María Morelos y Pavón?
Cañón del Sumidero National Park. It is about 159 km (99.1 mi) from Poblado C-11 José María Morelos y Pavón, roughly 2 hr 48 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Poblado C-11 José María Morelos y Pavón?
Yes — Cañón del Sumidero National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Poblado C-11 José María Morelos y Pavón?
10 parks are within reach of Poblado C-11 José María Morelos y Pavón, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Poblado C-11 José María Morelos y Pavón?
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.