National parks near La Estrella, Tabasco
La Estrella sits inside the Frontera area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Frontera for the full write-up.
Palenque National Park is the closest national park to La Estrella, Tabasco — 137 km (84.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 28 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.
La Estrella has a population of about 1,083.
Palenque
Cañón del Sumidero
Lagunas de Montebello
Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano
Dzibilchaltún
Benito Juárez
National parks near La Estrella
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palenque National Park | 137 km (84.9 mi) | 2 hr 28 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 204 km (127 mi) | 3 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 292 km (181 mi) | 4 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 344 km (214 mi) | 5 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dzibilchaltún National Park | 417 km (259 mi) | 6 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Benito Juárez National Park | 468 km (291 mi) | 7 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 484 km (301 mi) | 7 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cofre de Perote National Park | 490 km (305 mi) | 7 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pico de Orizaba National Park | 496 km (308 mi) | 7 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Huatulco National Park | 501 km (311 mi) | 7 hr 49 min | 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 La Estrella 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 La Estrella
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 La Estrella?
Palenque National Park. It is about 137 km (84.9 mi) from La Estrella, roughly 2 hr 28 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from La Estrella?
Yes — Palenque National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near La Estrella?
10 parks are within reach of La Estrella, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near La Estrella?
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.