National parks near Jalapa, Tabasco
The closest national park to Jalapa, Tabasco is Palenque National Park — about 93 km (57.8 mi) away, or roughly 1 hr 49 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Palenque and Cañón del Sumidero.
National parks near Jalapa
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palenque National Park | 93 km (57.8 mi) | 1 hr 49 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 108 km (67 mi) | 2 hr 2 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 223 km (138 mi) | 3 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 345 km (215 mi) | 5 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Benito Juárez National Park | 416 km (259 mi) | 6 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Huatulco National Park | 422 km (262 mi) | 6 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 469 km (291 mi) | 7 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pico de Orizaba National Park | 485 km (301 mi) | 7 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cofre de Perote National Park | 490 km (304 mi) | 7 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dzibilchaltún National Park | 504 km (313 mi) | 7 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Jalapa
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Jalapa?
Palenque National Park, about 93 km (57.8 mi) away and roughly 1 hr 49 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Jalapa in a day?
Palenque National Park and Cañón del Sumidero National Park — all within about three hours' drive.