National parks near Loma de Yerbabuena, Guanajuato
Loma de Yerbabuena sits inside the Silao de la Victoria area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Silao de la Victoria for the full write-up.
Gogorrón National Park is the closest national park to Loma de Yerbabuena, Guanajuato — 98.6 km (61.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 54 min behind the wheel.
Gogorrón, Cerro de las Campanas, El Cimatario, El Potosí, Rayón, and Lago de Camécuaro make a full day trip — leave early. Cerro de Garnica, Insurgente José María Morelos, Barranca del Cupatitzio, and Los Mármoles are better with a night booked nearby.
Loma de Yerbabuena has a population of about 1,073.
National parks near Loma de Yerbabuena
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gogorrón National Park | 98.6 km (61.3 mi) | 1 hr 54 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cerro de las Campanas National Park | 120 km (74.5 mi) | 2 hr 13 min | Doable as a day trip |
| El Cimatario National Park | 128 km (79.3 mi) | 2 hr 20 min | Doable as a day trip |
| El Potosí National Park | 138 km (85.5 mi) | 2 hr 28 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Rayón National Park | 142 km (88.5 mi) | 2 hr 33 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lago de Camécuaro National Park | 151 km (94 mi) | 2 hr 40 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cerro de Garnica National Park | 175 km (109 mi) | 3 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Insurgente José María Morelos National Park | 176 km (110 mi) | 3 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Barranca del Cupatitzio National Park | 194 km (120 mi) | 3 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Los Mármoles National Park | 230 km (143 mi) | 3 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Gogorrón 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.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Loma de Yerbabuena are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Cerro de las Campanas → El Cimatario | 8.8 km (5.5 mi) | 15 min |
| Gogorrón → El Potosí | 39.2 km (24.4 mi) | 54 min |
| Gogorrón → Cerro de las Campanas | 136 km (84.8 mi) | 2 hr 27 min |
| El Cimatario → Rayón | 143 km (88.7 mi) | 2 hr 33 min |
Planning a trip from Loma de Yerbabuena
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.
Other towns in Silao de la Victoria
- Silao de la Victoria
- La Aldea
- Franco
- Coecillo
- Colonias Nuevo México
- Comanjilla
- Los Rodríguez
- Chichimequillas
- San Francisco (Baños de Agua Caliente)
- San Antonio Texas
- Medio Sitio
- Medranos
- Providencia de Nápoles
- San Diego el Grande
- El Refugio de los Sauces
- Mezquite de Sotelo
- San Miguel del Arenal
- Menores
- Colonia Francisco Javier Mina
- San Agustín de las Flores
- El Salitrillo
- Loza de Barrera
- Paxtle
- Aguas Buenas
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Loma de Yerbabuena?
Gogorrón National Park. It is about 98.6 km (61.3 mi) from Loma de Yerbabuena, roughly 1 hr 54 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Loma de Yerbabuena?
Yes — Gogorrón National Park, Cerro de las Campanas National Park, El Cimatario National Park, El Potosí National Park, Rayón National Park, and Lago de Camécuaro National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Loma de Yerbabuena?
10 parks are within reach of Loma de Yerbabuena, 6 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Loma de Yerbabuena?
For Gogorrón National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.