National parks near Paso de la Mina 3ra. Sección, Tabasco
Paso de la Mina 3ra. Sección 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 Paso de la Mina 3ra. Sección, Tabasco — 140 km (86.8 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 3ra. Sección has a population of about 1,087.
National parks near Paso de la Mina 3ra. Sección
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 140 km (86.8 mi) | 2 hr 30 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Palenque National Park | 180 km (112 mi) | 3 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 262 km (163 mi) | 4 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 293 km (182 mi) | 4 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Benito Juárez National Park | 338 km (210 mi) | 5 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Huatulco National Park | 367 km (228 mi) | 5 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 382 km (237 mi) | 6 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pico de Orizaba National Park | 398 km (247 mi) | 6 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cofre de Perote National Park | 404 km (251 mi) | 6 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lagunas de Chacahua National Park | 482 km (299 mi) | 7 hr 32 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 3ra. Sección 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 3ra. Sección
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
- Blasillo 1ra. Sección (Nicolás Bravo)
- Pejelagartero 1ra. Sección (Plataforma)
- El Dorado
- Caobanal 1ra. Sección (Mezcalapa)
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Paso de la Mina 3ra. Sección?
Cañón del Sumidero National Park. It is about 140 km (86.8 mi) from Paso de la Mina 3ra. Sección, roughly 2 hr 30 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Paso de la Mina 3ra. Sección?
Yes — Cañón del Sumidero National Park is within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Paso de la Mina 3ra. Sección?
10 parks are within reach of Paso de la Mina 3ra. Sección, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Paso de la Mina 3ra. Sección?
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.