National parks near Paso de la Mina 2da. Sección (Barrial), Tabasco
Cañón del Sumidero National Park is the closest national park to Paso de la Mina 2da. Sección (Barrial), Tabasco — 140 km (86.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 30 min behind the wheel.
Cañón del Sumidero makes a full day trip — leave early. Palenque, Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano, Lagunas de Montebello, Benito Juárez, and Huatulco are better with a night booked nearby.
Paso de la Mina 2da. Sección (Barrial) has a population of about 1,407.
National parks near Paso de la Mina 2da. Sección (Barrial)
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 140 km (86.9 mi) | 2 hr 30 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Palenque National Park | 182 km (113 mi) | 3 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 260 km (162 mi) | 4 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 294 km (183 mi) | 4 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Benito Juárez National Park | 335 km (208 mi) | 5 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Huatulco National Park | 365 km (227 mi) | 5 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 380 km (236 mi) | 6 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pico de Orizaba National Park | 396 km (246 mi) | 6 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cofre de Perote National Park | 402 km (250 mi) | 6 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lagunas de Chacahua National Park | 479 km (298 mi) | 7 hr 30 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 Paso de la Mina 2da. Sección (Barrial) 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 Paso de la Mina 2da. Sección (Barrial)
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
- 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
- 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 Paso de la Mina 2da. Sección (Barrial)?
Cañón del Sumidero National Park. It is about 140 km (86.9 mi) from Paso de la Mina 2da. Sección (Barrial), roughly 2 hr 30 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Paso de la Mina 2da. Sección (Barrial)?
Yes — Cañón del Sumidero National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Paso de la Mina 2da. Sección (Barrial)?
10 parks are within reach of Paso de la Mina 2da. Sección (Barrial), 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Paso de la Mina 2da. Sección (Barrial)?
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.