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National parks near Cuyuxtlahuaca, Guerrero

General Juan N. Álvarez National Park is the closest national park to Cuyuxtlahuaca, Guerrero — 79.3 km (49.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 37 min behind the wheel.

General Juan N. Álvarez makes a full day trip — leave early. Benito Juárez, El Veladero, Grutas de Cacahuamilpa, Lagunas de Chacahua, El Tepozteco, Sacromonte, Cañón del Río Blanco, La Malinche, and Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl are better with a night booked nearby.

Cuyuxtlahuaca has a population of about 1,480.

National parks near Cuyuxtlahuaca

Parks ranked by distance from Cuyuxtlahuaca
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
General Juan N. Álvarez National Park79.3 km (49.3 mi)1 hr 37 minDoable as a day trip
Benito Juárez National Park174 km (108 mi)3 hr 1 minBest as a weekend
El Veladero National Park177 km (110 mi)3 hr 3 minBest as a weekend
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park181 km (112 mi)3 hr 6 minBest as a weekend
Lagunas de Chacahua National Park182 km (113 mi)3 hr 8 minBest as a weekend
El Tepozteco National Park187 km (116 mi)3 hr 12 minBest as a weekend
Sacromonte National Park189 km (117 mi)3 hr 13 minBest as a weekend
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park194 km (120 mi)3 hr 18 minBest as a weekend
La Malinche National Park198 km (123 mi)3 hr 22 minBest as a weekend
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park198 km (123 mi)3 hr 22 minBest as a weekend

When to make this trip

General Juan N. Álvarez 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 General Juan N. Álvarez National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Cuyuxtlahuaca 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 Cuyuxtlahuaca
PairApartEstimated drive
General Juan N. Álvarez → El Veladero115 km (71.8 mi)2 hr 9 min
General Juan N. Álvarez → Grutas de Cacahuamilpa127 km (79.1 mi)2 hr 19 min
Benito Juárez → Lagunas de Chacahua167 km (104 mi)2 hr 55 min
El Veladero → Grutas de Cacahuamilpa200 km (124 mi)3 hr 23 min

Planning a trip from Cuyuxtlahuaca

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 General Juan N. Álvarez National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Cuyuxtlahuaca?

General Juan N. Álvarez National Park. It is about 79.3 km (49.3 mi) from Cuyuxtlahuaca, roughly 1 hr 37 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Cuyuxtlahuaca?

Yes — General Juan N. Álvarez National Park is within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Cuyuxtlahuaca?

10 parks are within reach of Cuyuxtlahuaca, 1 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Cuyuxtlahuaca?

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