National parks near Mérida, Yucatán
Mérida is one town for park planning. See national parks near Mérida — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Mérida, Yucatán is Dzibilchaltún National Park — about 14.1 km (8.8 mi) away, or roughly 24 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Dzibilchaltún and Arrecife Alacranes.
Dzibilchaltún
Arrecife Alacranes
Tulum
Arrecifes de Cozumel
Arrecife de Puerto Morelos
Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres
National parks near Mérida
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dzibilchaltún National Park | 14.1 km (8.8 mi) | 24 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 157 km (97.8 mi) | 2 hr 46 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tulum National Park | 243 km (151 mi) | 4 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park | 281 km (174 mi) | 4 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park | 286 km (178 mi) | 4 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park | 294 km (183 mi) | 4 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 299 km (186 mi) | 4 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park | 354 km (220 mi) | 5 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Palenque National Park | 463 km (288 mi) | 7 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 582 km (362 mi) | 9 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Mérida
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Mérida?
Dzibilchaltún National Park, about 14.1 km (8.8 mi) away and roughly 24 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Mérida in a day?
Dzibilchaltún National Park and Arrecife Alacranes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.