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National parks near Ojo de Agua de Mendoza, Guanajuato

Ojo de Agua de Mendoza sits inside the Acámbaro area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Acámbaro for the full write-up.

El Cimatario National Park is the closest national park to Ojo de Agua de Mendoza, Guanajuato — 46 km (28.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 1 min behind the wheel.

El Cimatario, Cerro de las Campanas, Cerro de Garnica, Bosencheve, Rayón, Tula, Desierto del Carmen, Insurgente José María Morelos, Nevado de Toluca, and Los Mármoles make a full day trip — leave early.

Ojo de Agua de Mendoza has a population of about 1,090.

National parks near Ojo de Agua de Mendoza

Parks ranked by distance from Ojo de Agua de Mendoza
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
El Cimatario National Park46 km (28.6 mi)1 hr 1 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de las Campanas National Park50.4 km (31.3 mi)1 hr 6 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de Garnica National Park68.1 km (42.3 mi)1 hr 25 minDoable as a day trip
Bosencheve National Park96.3 km (59.9 mi)1 hr 52 minDoable as a day trip
Rayón National Park103 km (64.3 mi)1 hr 58 minDoable as a day trip
Tula National Park129 km (80 mi)2 hr 21 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto del Carmen National Park131 km (81.5 mi)2 hr 23 minDoable as a day trip
Insurgente José María Morelos National Park132 km (82 mi)2 hr 24 minDoable as a day trip
Nevado de Toluca National Park145 km (90.2 mi)2 hr 35 minDoable as a day trip
Los Mármoles National Park157 km (97.6 mi)2 hr 46 minDoable as a day trip

When to make this trip

El Cimatario National Park is generally best December through April, the drier and less humid stretch, with May and November as the quieter shoulder either side.

June to November is the wet and hurricane season — heavy rain, high humidity, and occasional storm closures.

Heat and humidity are constant. Plan activity for early morning and carry more water than feels necessary.

Month-by-month detail for El Cimatario National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Ojo de Agua de Mendoza are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.

Distances between parks near Ojo de Agua de Mendoza
PairApartEstimated drive
El Cimatario → Cerro de las Campanas8.8 km (5.5 mi)15 min
Cerro de Garnica → Rayón70.9 km (44.1 mi)1 hr 28 min
Cerro de Garnica → Bosencheve77.3 km (48 mi)1 hr 35 min
El Cimatario → Cerro de Garnica114 km (70.9 mi)2 hr 8 min

Planning a trip from Ojo de Agua de Mendoza

Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.

Read the El Cimatario National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Ojo de Agua de Mendoza?

El Cimatario National Park. It is about 46 km (28.6 mi) from Ojo de Agua de Mendoza, roughly 1 hr 1 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Ojo de Agua de Mendoza?

Yes — El Cimatario National Park, Cerro de las Campanas National Park, Cerro de Garnica National Park, Bosencheve National Park, Rayón National Park, Tula National Park, Desierto del Carmen National Park, Insurgente José María Morelos National Park, Nevado de Toluca National Park, and Los Mármoles National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Ojo de Agua de Mendoza?

10 parks are within reach of Ojo de Agua de Mendoza, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Ojo de Agua de Mendoza?

For El Cimatario National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.