Getting to Cañón del Sumidero National Park
Cañón del Sumidero National Park sits in Chiapas, Mexico, with Tuxtla the nearest town of any size — about 9 km (5.6 mi) out, or roughly 15 min of driving.
Drive times from Cañón del Sumidero National Park
Cañón del Sumidero National Park sits close enough to Palenque National Park, Lagunas de Montebello National Park, and Huatulco National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Palenque National Park | 133 km (82.6 mi) | 2 hr 24 min |
| Lagunas de Montebello National Park | 169 km (105 mi) | 2 hr 56 min |
| Huatulco National Park | 354 km (220 mi) | 5 hr 39 min |
Towns to base yourself in
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Tuxtla | 9 km (5.6 mi) | 15 min |
| Bochil | 28 km (17.4 mi) | 42 min |
| Ocozocoautla de Espinosa | 30.9 km (19.2 mi) | 45 min |
| Copainalá | 31.6 km (19.7 mi) | 46 min |
| Coapilla | 33.9 km (21.1 mi) | 48 min |
| Jitotol | 36.1 km (22.4 mi) | 51 min |
| Tecpatán | 40.9 km (25.4 mi) | 56 min |
| Pueblo Nuevo | 42 km (26.1 mi) | 57 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 Cañón del Sumidero National Park?
Tuxtla, about 9 km (5.6 mi) away — roughly 15 min of driving.
Where should I stay when visiting Cañón del Sumidero National Park?
The practical bases are Tuxtla, Bochil, and Ocozocoautla de Espinosa — all within a reasonable drive of the park.