National parks near Medellín, Veracruz
The closest national park to Medellín, Veracruz is Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park — about 40 km (24.9 mi) away, or roughly 55 min of driving.
4 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano, Cañón del Río Blanco, Cofre de Perote, and Pico de Orizaba.
Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano
Cañón del Río Blanco
Cofre de Perote
Pico de Orizaba
La Malinche
Benito Juárez
National parks near Medellín
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park | 40 km (24.9 mi) | 55 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 111 km (68.8 mi) | 2 hr 5 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cofre de Perote National Park | 116 km (72.1 mi) | 2 hr 9 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Pico de Orizaba National Park | 118 km (73.4 mi) | 2 hr 11 min | Doable as a day trip |
| La Malinche National Park | 200 km (124 mi) | 3 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Benito Juárez National Park | 219 km (136 mi) | 3 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Xicoténcatl National Park | 222 km (138 mi) | 3 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park | 265 km (165 mi) | 4 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sacromonte National Park | 276 km (172 mi) | 4 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park | 287 km (178 mi) | 4 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
Towns and cities in Medellín
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Medellín?
Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park, about 40 km (24.9 mi) away and roughly 55 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Medellín in a day?
Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park, Cañón del Río Blanco National Park, Cofre de Perote National Park, and Pico de Orizaba National Park — all within about three hours' drive.