National parks near Luis Gil Pérez, Tabasco
Luis Gil Pérez sits inside the Villahermosa area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Villahermosa for the full write-up.
Cañón del Sumidero National Park is the closest national park to Luis Gil Pérez, Tabasco — 116 km (72.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 9 min behind the wheel.
Cañón del Sumidero and Palenque make a full day trip — leave early. Lagunas de Montebello and Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano are better with a night booked nearby.
Luis Gil Pérez has a population of about 6,083.
National parks near Luis Gil Pérez
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 116 km (72.1 mi) | 2 hr 9 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Palenque National Park | 117 km (72.7 mi) | 2 hr 10 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 244 km (152 mi) | 4 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 321 km (200 mi) | 5 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Benito Juárez National Park | 397 km (247 mi) | 6 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Huatulco National Park | 410 km (255 mi) | 6 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 445 km (277 mi) | 7 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pico de Orizaba National Park | 461 km (286 mi) | 7 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cofre de Perote National Park | 466 km (289 mi) | 7 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dzibilchaltún National Park | 511 km (317 mi) | 7 hr 58 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 Luis Gil Pérez 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 Luis Gil Pérez
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
- 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
- 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 Luis Gil Pérez?
Cañón del Sumidero National Park. It is about 116 km (72.1 mi) from Luis Gil Pérez, roughly 2 hr 9 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Luis Gil Pérez?
Yes — Cañón del Sumidero National Park and Palenque National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Luis Gil Pérez?
10 parks are within reach of Luis Gil Pérez, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Luis Gil Pérez?
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.