National parks near Chontalpa, Tabasco
Chontalpa sits inside the Cárdenas area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Cárdenas for the full write-up.
Cañón del Sumidero National Park is the closest national park to Chontalpa, Tabasco — 101 km (63 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 56 min behind the wheel.
Cañón del Sumidero and Palenque make a full day trip — leave early. Lagunas de Montebello, Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano, Benito Juárez, and Huatulco are better with a night booked nearby.
Chontalpa has a population of about 7,336.
National parks near Chontalpa
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 101 km (63 mi) | 1 hr 56 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Palenque National Park | 153 km (95.3 mi) | 2 hr 42 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 256 km (159 mi) | 4 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 296 km (184 mi) | 4 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Benito Juárez National Park | 350 km (218 mi) | 5 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Huatulco National Park | 361 km (225 mi) | 5 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 410 km (255 mi) | 6 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pico de Orizaba National Park | 428 km (266 mi) | 6 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cofre de Perote National Park | 437 km (271 mi) | 6 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lagunas de Chacahua National Park | 486 km (302 mi) | 7 hr 36 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 Chontalpa 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 Chontalpa
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
- C-32 (Licenciado Francisco Trujillo Gurría)
- C-41 (Licenciado Carlos A. Madrazo)
- Libertad
- Ocuapan
- Tecominoacán
- Mecatepec
- Blasillo 1ra. Sección (Nicolás Bravo)
- 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 Chontalpa?
Cañón del Sumidero National Park. It is about 101 km (63 mi) from Chontalpa, roughly 1 hr 56 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Chontalpa?
Yes — Cañón del Sumidero National Park and Palenque National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Chontalpa?
10 parks are within reach of Chontalpa, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Chontalpa?
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.