Getting to Insurgente José María Morelos National Park
Insurgente José María Morelos National Park sits in Michoacán, Mexico, with Pátzcuaro the nearest town of any size — about 3.8 km (2.4 mi) out, or roughly 6 min of driving.
Drive times from Insurgente José María Morelos National Park
Insurgente José María Morelos National Park sits close enough to Rayón National Park, Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park, Lago de Camécuaro National Park, and Cerro de Garnica National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Rayón National Park | 36 km (22.4 mi) | 51 min |
| Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park | 52.7 km (32.8 mi) | 1 hr 8 min |
| Lago de Camécuaro National Park | 79.4 km (49.3 mi) | 1 hr 37 min |
| Cerro de Garnica National Park | 82.8 km (51.5 mi) | 1 hr 40 min |
Towns to base yourself in
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Pátzcuaro | 3.8 km (2.4 mi) | 6 min |
| Acuitzio del Canje | 28.1 km (17.4 mi) | 42 min |
| Tacámbaro de Codallos | 30.9 km (19.2 mi) | 45 min |
| Ario de Rosales | 32.3 km (20.1 mi) | 47 min |
| Villa Madero | 35.1 km (21.8 mi) | 50 min |
| Zacapu | 42.4 km (26.3 mi) | 57 min |
| Uruapan | 48.6 km (30.2 mi) | 1 hr 4 min |
| Morelia | 50 km (31.1 mi) | 1 hr 5 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 Insurgente José María Morelos National Park?
Pátzcuaro, about 3.8 km (2.4 mi) away — roughly 6 min of driving.
Where should I stay when visiting Insurgente José María Morelos National Park?
The practical bases are Pátzcuaro, Acuitzio del Canje, and Tacámbaro de Codallos — all within a reasonable drive of the park.