National parks near Blasillo 1ra. Sección (Nicolás Bravo), Tabasco
Blasillo 1ra. Sección (Nicolás Bravo) sits inside the La Venta area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near La Venta for the full write-up.
Cañón del Sumidero National Park is the closest national park to Blasillo 1ra. Sección (Nicolás Bravo), Tabasco — 164 km (102 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 52 min behind the wheel.
Cañón del Sumidero makes a full day trip — leave early. Palenque, Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano, Benito Juárez, Lagunas de Montebello, Cañón del Río Blanco, Huatulco, Pico de Orizaba, and Cofre de Perote are better with a night booked nearby.
Blasillo 1ra. Sección (Nicolás Bravo) has a population of about 2,067.
Cañón del Sumidero
Palenque
Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano
Benito Juárez
Lagunas de Montebello
Cañón del Río Blanco
National parks near Blasillo 1ra. Sección (Nicolás Bravo)
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 164 km (102 mi) | 2 hr 52 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Palenque National Park | 209 km (130 mi) | 3 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 232 km (144 mi) | 3 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Benito Juárez National Park | 316 km (196 mi) | 5 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 321 km (200 mi) | 5 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 353 km (219 mi) | 5 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Huatulco National Park | 357 km (222 mi) | 5 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pico de Orizaba National Park | 369 km (229 mi) | 5 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cofre de Perote National Park | 375 km (233 mi) | 5 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| La Malinche National Park | 453 km (282 mi) | 7 hr 7 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 Blasillo 1ra. Sección (Nicolás Bravo) 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 Blasillo 1ra. Sección (Nicolás Bravo)
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 Huimanguillo
- La Venta
- Francisco Rueda
- Palo Mulato
- Paso de la Mina 2da. Sección (Barrial)
- Huapacal 1ra. Sección
- Tres Bocas 1ra. Sección
- Huimanguillo
- Chontalpa
- C-32 (Licenciado Francisco Trujillo Gurría)
- C-41 (Licenciado Carlos A. Madrazo)
- Libertad
- Ocuapan
- Tecominoacán
- Mecatepec
- Pejelagartero 1ra. Sección (Plataforma)
- Paso de la Mina 3ra. Sección
- El Dorado
- Caobanal 1ra. Sección (Mezcalapa)
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Blasillo 1ra. Sección (Nicolás Bravo)?
Cañón del Sumidero National Park. It is about 164 km (102 mi) from Blasillo 1ra. Sección (Nicolás Bravo), roughly 2 hr 52 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Blasillo 1ra. Sección (Nicolás Bravo)?
Yes — Cañón del Sumidero National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Blasillo 1ra. Sección (Nicolás Bravo)?
10 parks are within reach of Blasillo 1ra. Sección (Nicolás Bravo), 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Blasillo 1ra. Sección (Nicolás Bravo)?
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.