National parks near Chichicastle 1ra. Sección, Tabasco
Palenque National Park is the closest national park to Chichicastle 1ra. Sección, Tabasco — 99.9 km (62.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 55 min behind the wheel.
Palenque makes a full day trip — leave early. Cañón del Sumidero, Lagunas de Montebello, and Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano are better with a night booked nearby.
Chichicastle 1ra. Sección has a population of about 1,505.
Palenque
Cañón del Sumidero
Lagunas de Montebello
Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano
Dzibilchaltún
Benito Juárez
National parks near Chichicastle 1ra. Sección
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palenque National Park | 99.9 km (62.1 mi) | 1 hr 55 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 178 km (111 mi) | 3 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 255 km (159 mi) | 4 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 367 km (228 mi) | 5 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dzibilchaltún National Park | 429 km (267 mi) | 6 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Benito Juárez National Park | 473 km (294 mi) | 7 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park | 486 km (302 mi) | 7 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Huatulco National Park | 493 km (306 mi) | 7 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 503 km (312 mi) | 7 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cofre de Perote National Park | 514 km (319 mi) | 8 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Palenque 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 Chichicastle 1ra. Sección 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Palenque → Cañón del Sumidero | 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 |
Planning a trip from Chichicastle 1ra. Sección
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.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Chichicastle 1ra. Sección?
Palenque National Park. It is about 99.9 km (62.1 mi) from Chichicastle 1ra. Sección, roughly 1 hr 55 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Chichicastle 1ra. Sección?
Yes — Palenque National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Chichicastle 1ra. Sección?
10 parks are within reach of Chichicastle 1ra. Sección, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Chichicastle 1ra. Sección?
For Palenque National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.