National parks near Ignacio Gutiérrez Gómez, Tabasco
Ignacio Gutiérrez Gómez sits inside the Comalcalco area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Comalcalco for the full write-up.
Cañón del Sumidero National Park is the closest national park to Ignacio Gutiérrez Gómez, Tabasco — 161 km (99.8 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 49 min behind the wheel.
Cañón del Sumidero and Palenque make a full day trip — leave early. Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano, Lagunas de Montebello, and Benito Juárez are better with a night booked nearby.
Ignacio Gutiérrez Gómez has a population of about 1,307.
Cañón del Sumidero
Palenque
Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano
Lagunas de Montebello
Benito Juárez
Cañón del Río Blanco
National parks near Ignacio Gutiérrez Gómez
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 161 km (99.8 mi) | 2 hr 49 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Palenque National Park | 166 km (103 mi) | 2 hr 54 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 272 km (169 mi) | 4 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 298 km (185 mi) | 4 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Benito Juárez National Park | 374 km (232 mi) | 5 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 403 km (250 mi) | 6 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Huatulco National Park | 410 km (255 mi) | 6 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pico de Orizaba National Park | 417 km (259 mi) | 6 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cofre de Perote National Park | 418 km (260 mi) | 6 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Malinche National Park | 501 km (312 mi) | 7 hr 49 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 Ignacio Gutiérrez Gómez 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 Ignacio Gutiérrez Gómez
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 Comalcalco
- Comalcalco
- Tecolutilla
- Chichicapa
- Miguel Hidalgo
- Aldama
- Arena 1ra. Sección
- Cocohital
- Cupilco
- Gobernadores
- Transito Tular
- Norte 1ra. Sección (San Julián)
- Oriente 6ta. Sección (Los Mulatos)
- Potrerillo
- Oriente 1ra. Sección (Santo Domingo)
- Oriente 2da. Sección (San Cayetano)
- Occidente 4ta. Sección
- Arena 6ta. Sección (La Bolsa)
- Betania
- Sargento López 2da. Sección (El Chuzo)
- Ignacio Zaragoza 1ra. Sección
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Ignacio Gutiérrez Gómez?
Cañón del Sumidero National Park. It is about 161 km (99.8 mi) from Ignacio Gutiérrez Gómez, roughly 2 hr 49 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Ignacio Gutiérrez Gómez?
Yes — Cañón del Sumidero National Park and Palenque National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Ignacio Gutiérrez Gómez?
10 parks are within reach of Ignacio Gutiérrez Gómez, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Ignacio Gutiérrez Gómez?
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.