National parks near Nueva División del Bayo (Guatemala), Tabasco
Nueva División del Bayo (Guatemala) sits inside the Macuspana area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Macuspana for the full write-up.
Palenque National Park is the closest national park to Nueva División del Bayo (Guatemala), Tabasco — 61.3 km (38.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 18 min behind the wheel.
Palenque and Cañón del Sumidero make a full day trip — leave early. Lagunas de Montebello is better with a night booked nearby.
Nueva División del Bayo (Guatemala) has a population of about 1,615.
National parks near Nueva División del Bayo (Guatemala)
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palenque National Park | 61.3 km (38.1 mi) | 1 hr 18 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 129 km (80.3 mi) | 2 hr 21 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 209 km (130 mi) | 3 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 379 km (235 mi) | 6 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Benito Juárez National Park | 457 km (284 mi) | 7 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Huatulco National Park | 460 km (286 mi) | 7 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dzibilchaltún National Park | 472 km (293 mi) | 7 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park | 495 km (307 mi) | 7 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 506 km (314 mi) | 7 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pico de Orizaba National Park | 521 km (324 mi) | 8 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
Palenque 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 Nueva División del Bayo (Guatemala) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Palenque → Cañón del Sumidero | 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 Nueva División del Bayo (Guatemala)
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.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Nueva División del Bayo (Guatemala)?
Palenque National Park. It is about 61.3 km (38.1 mi) from Nueva División del Bayo (Guatemala), roughly 1 hr 18 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Nueva División del Bayo (Guatemala)?
Yes — Palenque National Park and Cañón del Sumidero National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Nueva División del Bayo (Guatemala)?
10 parks are within reach of Nueva División del Bayo (Guatemala), 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Nueva División del Bayo (Guatemala)?
For Palenque National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.