National parks near La Lima, Tabasco
La Lima 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 La Lima, Tabasco — 105 km (65.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 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.
La Lima has a population of about 5,638.
National parks near La Lima
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palenque National Park | 105 km (65.4 mi) | 2 hr | Doable as a day trip |
| Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 121 km (75.3 mi) | 2 hr 14 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 239 km (148 mi) | 3 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 333 km (207 mi) | 5 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Benito Juárez National Park | 412 km (256 mi) | 6 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Huatulco National Park | 424 km (264 mi) | 6 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 458 km (285 mi) | 7 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pico de Orizaba National Park | 474 km (294 mi) | 7 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cofre de Perote National Park | 478 km (297 mi) | 7 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dzibilchaltún National Park | 498 km (309 mi) | 7 hr 46 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 Lima 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 La Lima
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
- 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
- Gaviotas Sur (El Cedral)
- 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 La Lima?
Palenque National Park. It is about 105 km (65.4 mi) from La Lima, roughly 2 hr of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from La Lima?
Yes — Palenque National Park and Cañón del Sumidero National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near La Lima?
10 parks are within reach of La Lima, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near La Lima?
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.