National parks near Cerro de Piedra, Guerrero
Cerro de Piedra sits inside the Acapulco de Juárez area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Acapulco de Juárez for the full write-up.
El Veladero National Park is the closest national park to Cerro de Piedra, Guerrero — 32.1 km (19.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 46 min behind the wheel.
El Veladero and General Juan N. Álvarez make a full day trip — leave early. Grutas de Cacahuamilpa, Lagunas de Chacahua, El Tepozteco, Lagunas de Zempoala, Nevado de Toluca, Cumbres del Ajusco, Sacromonte, and Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla are better with a night booked nearby.
Cerro de Piedra has a population of about 1,487.
El Veladero
General Juan N. Álvarez
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa
Lagunas de Chacahua
El Tepozteco
Lagunas de Zempoala
National parks near Cerro de Piedra
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Veladero National Park | 32.1 km (19.9 mi) | 46 min | Doable as a day trip |
| General Juan N. Álvarez National Park | 109 km (67.4 mi) | 2 hr 3 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park | 211 km (131 mi) | 3 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lagunas de Chacahua National Park | 226 km (140 mi) | 3 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| El Tepozteco National Park | 254 km (158 mi) | 4 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lagunas de Zempoala National Park | 256 km (159 mi) | 4 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Nevado de Toluca National Park | 259 km (161 mi) | 4 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cumbres del Ajusco National Park | 274 km (170 mi) | 4 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Sacromonte National Park | 277 km (172 mi) | 4 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park | 280 km (174 mi) | 4 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
El Veladero 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 Cerro de Piedra 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grutas de Cacahuamilpa → El Tepozteco | 56.6 km (35.2 mi) | 1 hr 13 min |
| El Veladero → General Juan N. Álvarez | 115 km (71.8 mi) | 2 hr 9 min |
| General Juan N. Álvarez → Grutas de Cacahuamilpa | 127 km (79.1 mi) | 2 hr 19 min |
| General Juan N. Álvarez → El Tepozteco | 156 km (96.8 mi) | 2 hr 44 min |
Planning a trip from Cerro de Piedra
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 Acapulco de Juárez
- Acapulco de Juárez
- Xaltianguis
- Amatillo
- Lomas de Chapultepec
- Kilómetro 30
- Tres Palos
- San Pedro las Playas
- Tuncingo
- Lomas de San Juan
- Ejido Nuevo
- San Isidro Gallinero (El Gallinero)
- El Bejuco
- Texca
- Sabanillas
- Dos Arroyos
- Aguas Calientes
- Los Órganos de San Agustín
- La Concepción
- El Salto
- Apalani
- La Estación
- San Pedro Cacahuatepec
- San Andrés Playa Encantada (El Podrido)
- Campanario
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Cerro de Piedra?
El Veladero National Park. It is about 32.1 km (19.9 mi) from Cerro de Piedra, roughly 46 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Cerro de Piedra?
Yes — El Veladero National Park and General Juan N. Álvarez National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Cerro de Piedra?
10 parks are within reach of Cerro de Piedra, 2 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Cerro de Piedra?
For El Veladero National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.