National parks near Gaviotas Sur (El Cedral), Tabasco
Gaviotas Sur (El Cedral) sits inside the Villahermosa area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Villahermosa for the full write-up.
Palenque National Park is the closest national park to Gaviotas Sur (El Cedral), Tabasco — 104 km (64.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 58 min behind the wheel.
Palenque and Cañón del Sumidero make a full day trip — leave early. Lagunas de Montebello and Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano are better with a night booked nearby.
Gaviotas Sur (El Cedral) has a population of about 1,508.
National parks near Gaviotas Sur (El Cedral)
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palenque National Park | 104 km (64.3 mi) | 1 hr 58 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 127 km (78.7 mi) | 2 hr 19 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 240 km (149 mi) | 3 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 335 km (208 mi) | 5 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Benito Juárez National Park | 417 km (259 mi) | 6 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Huatulco National Park | 431 km (268 mi) | 6 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 462 km (287 mi) | 7 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pico de Orizaba National Park | 477 km (296 mi) | 7 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cofre de Perote National Park | 480 km (298 mi) | 7 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dzibilchaltún National Park | 491 km (305 mi) | 7 hr 40 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 Gaviotas Sur (El Cedral) 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 |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano → Benito Juárez | 245 km (152 mi) | 4 hr 3 min |
Planning a trip from Gaviotas Sur (El Cedral)
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 Centro
- Villahermosa
- Tamulté de las Sabanas
- Playas del Rosario
- Parrilla
- Medellín y Madero Segunda Sección
- Río Viejo Primera Sección
- Macultepec
- Luis Gil Pérez
- Huapinol
- La Lima
- Anacleto Canabal 2da. Sección
- Fraccionamiento Ocuiltzapotlán Dos
- Buena Vista 1ra. Sección
- Constitución
- Emiliano Zapata
- Anacleto Canabal 3ra. Sección
- Lagartera 1ra. Sección
- Dos Montes
- Pueblo Nuevo de las Raíces
- La Palma
- La Ceiba
- Acachapan y Colmena 3ra. Sección
- Jolochero 2da. Sección
- La Manga 2da. Sección (El Jobal)
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Gaviotas Sur (El Cedral)?
Palenque National Park. It is about 104 km (64.3 mi) from Gaviotas Sur (El Cedral), roughly 1 hr 58 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Gaviotas Sur (El Cedral)?
Yes — Palenque National Park and Cañón del Sumidero National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Gaviotas Sur (El Cedral)?
10 parks are within reach of Gaviotas Sur (El Cedral), 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Gaviotas Sur (El Cedral)?
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.