National parks near Santa Elena, Yucatán
The closest national park to Santa Elena, Yucatán is Dzibilchaltún National Park — about 85 km (52.8 mi) away, or roughly 1 hr 42 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Dzibilchaltún.
Dzibilchaltún
Arrecife Alacranes
Tulum
Arrecifes de Cozumel
Arrecife de Puerto Morelos
Arrecifes de Xcalak
National parks near Santa Elena
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dzibilchaltún National Park | 85 km (52.8 mi) | 1 hr 42 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 228 km (142 mi) | 3 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tulum National Park | 231 km (144 mi) | 3 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park | 273 km (170 mi) | 4 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park | 294 km (183 mi) | 4 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park | 298 km (185 mi) | 4 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park | 311 km (193 mi) | 5 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 323 km (201 mi) | 5 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Palenque National Park | 405 km (252 mi) | 6 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 516 km (321 mi) | 8 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Santa Elena
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Santa Elena?
Dzibilchaltún National Park, about 85 km (52.8 mi) away and roughly 1 hr 42 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Santa Elena in a day?
Dzibilchaltún National Park — all within about three hours' drive.