National parks near Oriente 6ta. Sección (Los Mulatos), Tabasco
Oriente 6ta. Sección (Los Mulatos) sits inside the Cárdenas area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Cárdenas for the full write-up.
Palenque National Park is the closest national park to Oriente 6ta. Sección (Los Mulatos), Tabasco — 147 km (91.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 37 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.
Oriente 6ta. Sección (Los Mulatos) has a population of about 1,398.
National parks near Oriente 6ta. Sección (Los Mulatos)
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palenque National Park | 147 km (91.4 mi) | 2 hr 37 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 149 km (92.7 mi) | 2 hr 39 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 280 km (174 mi) | 4 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 292 km (181 mi) | 4 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Benito Juárez National Park | 387 km (241 mi) | 6 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Huatulco National Park | 416 km (259 mi) | 6 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 421 km (262 mi) | 6 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pico de Orizaba National Park | 436 km (271 mi) | 6 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cofre de Perote National Park | 437 km (272 mi) | 6 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dzibilchaltún National Park | 501 km (312 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 Oriente 6ta. Sección (Los Mulatos) 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 Oriente 6ta. Sección (Los Mulatos)
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)
- Ignacio Gutiérrez Gómez
- 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 Oriente 6ta. Sección (Los Mulatos)?
Palenque National Park. It is about 147 km (91.4 mi) from Oriente 6ta. Sección (Los Mulatos), roughly 2 hr 37 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Oriente 6ta. Sección (Los Mulatos)?
Yes — Palenque National Park and Cañón del Sumidero National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Oriente 6ta. Sección (Los Mulatos)?
10 parks are within reach of Oriente 6ta. Sección (Los Mulatos), 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Oriente 6ta. Sección (Los Mulatos)?
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.