Getting to Benito Juárez National Park
Benito Juárez National Park sits in Oaxaca, Mexico, with Oaxaca the nearest town of any size — about 12.1 km (7.5 mi) out, or roughly 20 min of driving.
Drive times from Benito Juárez National Park
Benito Juárez National Park sits close enough to Lagunas de Chacahua National Park, Huatulco National Park, Cañón del Río Blanco National Park, and Pico de Orizaba National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Lagunas de Chacahua National Park | 167 km (104 mi) | 2 hr 55 min |
| Huatulco National Park | 172 km (107 mi) | 2 hr 59 min |
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 189 km (118 mi) | 3 hr 14 min |
| Pico de Orizaba National Park | 215 km (133 mi) | 3 hr 36 min |
Towns to base yourself in
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Oaxaca | 12.1 km (7.5 mi) | 20 min |
| Santiago Suchilquitongo | 16.8 km (10.5 mi) | 28 min |
| San Francisco Telixtlahuaca | 22.7 km (14.1 mi) | 36 min |
| San Miguel Aloápam | 27.6 km (17.2 mi) | 42 min |
| Ixtlán de Juárez | 32.3 km (20.1 mi) | 47 min |
| Abejones | 32.9 km (20.5 mi) | 47 min |
| San Juan Atepec | 35.8 km (22.2 mi) | 50 min |
| Tlacolula de Matamoros | 36.5 km (22.7 mi) | 51 min |
How to read these numbers
Distances are straight-line between the town and the park centre. Drive estimates add a road factor and an average speed, which is close enough for planning but wrong wherever mountains, ferries, or seasonal closures are involved.
Inside a large park, getting from the entrance to the part you came to see can add another hour or more.
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Common questions
What is the closest town to Benito Juárez National Park?
Oaxaca, about 12.1 km (7.5 mi) away — roughly 20 min of driving.
Where should I stay when visiting Benito Juárez National Park?
The practical bases are Oaxaca, Santiago Suchilquitongo, and San Francisco Telixtlahuaca — all within a reasonable drive of the park.