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National parks near San Rafael, Veracruz

The closest national park to San Rafael, Veracruz is Cofre de Perote National Park — about 81.2 km (50.5 mi) away, or roughly 1 hr 39 min of driving.

6 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Cofre de Perote, Pico de Orizaba, Cañón del Río Blanco, La Malinche, Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano, and Xicoténcatl.

National parks near San Rafael

Parks ranked by distance from San Rafael
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Cofre de Perote National Park81.2 km (50.5 mi)1 hr 39 minDoable as a day trip
Pico de Orizaba National Park134 km (83.2 mi)2 hr 25 minDoable as a day trip
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park154 km (95.8 mi)2 hr 43 minDoable as a day trip
La Malinche National Park160 km (99.3 mi)2 hr 48 minDoable as a day trip
Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park160 km (99.6 mi)2 hr 48 minDoable as a day trip
Xicoténcatl National Park171 km (106 mi)2 hr 58 minDoable as a day trip
El Chico National Park192 km (119 mi)3 hr 16 minBest as a weekend
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park213 km (132 mi)3 hr 35 minBest as a weekend
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park217 km (135 mi)3 hr 38 minBest as a weekend
Sacromonte National Park229 km (143 mi)3 hr 49 minBest as a weekend

Towns and cities in San Rafael

Common questions

What is the closest national park to San Rafael?

Cofre de Perote National Park, about 81.2 km (50.5 mi) away and roughly 1 hr 39 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from San Rafael in a day?

Cofre de Perote National Park, Pico de Orizaba National Park, Cañón del Río Blanco National Park, La Malinche National Park, Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park, and Xicoténcatl National Park — all within about three hours' drive.