National parks near CEFERESO Número 3, Tamaulipas
CEFERESO Número 3 sits inside the Heroica Matamoros area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Heroica Matamoros for the full write-up.
El Sabinal National Park is the closest national park to CEFERESO Número 3, Tamaulipas — 246 km (153 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 4 hr 4 min behind the wheel.
El Sabinal and Cumbres de Monterrey are better with a night booked nearby.
CEFERESO Número 3 has a population of about 2,082.
National parks near CEFERESO Número 3
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Sabinal National Park | 246 km (153 mi) | 4 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 272 km (169 mi) | 4 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Los Novillos National Park | 502 km (312 mi) | 7 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Potosí National Park | 522 km (324 mi) | 8 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gogorrón National Park | 561 km (349 mi) | 8 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Mármoles National Park | 580 km (360 mi) | 8 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Chico National Park | 637 km (396 mi) | 9 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cerro de las Campanas National Park | 649 km (404 mi) | 10 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Cimatario National Park | 654 km (406 mi) | 10 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de Órganos National Park | 660 km (410 mi) | 10 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
When to make this trip
El Sabinal National Park is generally best May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October as the quieter shoulder either side.
Winter is cool and wet at low elevation and snowy in the mountains, with reduced hut and refuge service.
July and August combine peak heat with peak domestic holidays. Shoulder months are both cooler and quieter.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near CEFERESO Número 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| El Sabinal → Cumbres de Monterrey | 30.4 km (18.9 mi) | 44 min |
| El Potosí → Gogorrón | 39.2 km (24.4 mi) | 54 min |
| El Sabinal → El Potosí | 373 km (231 mi) | 5 hr 56 min |
Planning a trip from CEFERESO Número 3
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 CEFERESO Número 3?
El Sabinal National Park. It is about 246 km (153 mi) from CEFERESO Número 3, roughly 4 hr 4 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from CEFERESO Número 3?
Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.
How many national parks are near CEFERESO Número 3?
10 parks are within reach of CEFERESO Número 3, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near CEFERESO Número 3?
For El Sabinal National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.