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National parks near San Pedro Huitzapula Norte (Huitzapula Norte), Guerrero

San Pedro Huitzapula Norte (Huitzapula Norte) sits inside the Tlapa de Comonfort area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Tlapa de Comonfort for the full write-up.

General Juan N. Álvarez National Park is the closest national park to San Pedro Huitzapula Norte (Huitzapula Norte), Guerrero — 35.1 km (21.8 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 49 min behind the wheel.

General Juan N. Álvarez, El Veladero, and Grutas de Cacahuamilpa make a full day trip — leave early. El Tepozteco, Lagunas de Zempoala, Sacromonte, Lagunas de Chacahua, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl, Cumbres del Ajusco, and Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan are better with a night booked nearby.

San Pedro Huitzapula Norte (Huitzapula Norte) has a population of about 1,297.

National parks near San Pedro Huitzapula Norte (Huitzapula Norte)

Parks ranked by distance from San Pedro Huitzapula Norte (Huitzapula Norte)
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
General Juan N. Álvarez National Park35.1 km (21.8 mi)49 minDoable as a day trip
El Veladero National Park129 km (80.3 mi)2 hr 21 minDoable as a day trip
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park157 km (97.6 mi)2 hr 46 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepozteco National Park178 km (110 mi)3 hr 4 minBest as a weekend
Lagunas de Zempoala National Park189 km (118 mi)3 hr 14 minBest as a weekend
Sacromonte National Park189 km (118 mi)3 hr 14 minBest as a weekend
Lagunas de Chacahua National Park201 km (125 mi)3 hr 25 minBest as a weekend
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park202 km (125 mi)3 hr 25 minBest as a weekend
Cumbres del Ajusco National Park204 km (127 mi)3 hr 27 minBest as a weekend
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park210 km (131 mi)3 hr 33 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 San Pedro Huitzapula Norte (Huitzapula Norte) 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 San Pedro Huitzapula Norte (Huitzapula Norte)
PairApartEstimated drive
El Tepozteco → Lagunas de Zempoala23.8 km (14.8 mi)37 min
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa → Lagunas de Zempoala47.4 km (29.4 mi)1 hr 3 min
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa → El Tepozteco56.6 km (35.2 mi)1 hr 13 min
General Juan N. Álvarez → El Veladero115 km (71.8 mi)2 hr 9 min

Planning a trip from San Pedro Huitzapula Norte (Huitzapula Norte)

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 San Pedro Huitzapula Norte (Huitzapula Norte)?

General Juan N. Álvarez National Park. It is about 35.1 km (21.8 mi) from San Pedro Huitzapula Norte (Huitzapula Norte), roughly 49 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from San Pedro Huitzapula Norte (Huitzapula Norte)?

Yes — General Juan N. Álvarez National Park, El Veladero National Park, and Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near San Pedro Huitzapula Norte (Huitzapula Norte)?

10 parks are within reach of San Pedro Huitzapula Norte (Huitzapula Norte), 3 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near San Pedro Huitzapula Norte (Huitzapula Norte)?

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.