National parks near San Francisco Oxtutla, Guerrero
San Francisco Oxtutla sits inside the Copalillo area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Copalillo for the full write-up.
General Juan N. Álvarez National Park is the closest national park to San Francisco Oxtutla, Guerrero — 41.5 km (25.8 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 56 min behind the wheel.
General Juan N. Álvarez, Grutas de Cacahuamilpa, El Tepozteco, Lagunas de Zempoala, Sacromonte, Cumbres del Ajusco, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan, Nevado de Toluca, and El Veladero make a full day trip — leave early.
San Francisco Oxtutla has a population of about 1,393.
General Juan N. Álvarez
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa
El Tepozteco
Lagunas de Zempoala
Sacromonte
Cumbres del Ajusco
National parks near San Francisco Oxtutla
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Juan N. Álvarez National Park | 41.5 km (25.8 mi) | 56 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park | 96.3 km (59.8 mi) | 1 hr 52 min | Doable as a day trip |
| El Tepozteco National Park | 116 km (72.2 mi) | 2 hr 10 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lagunas de Zempoala National Park | 127 km (78.7 mi) | 2 hr 19 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Sacromonte National Park | 132 km (81.8 mi) | 2 hr 23 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cumbres del Ajusco National Park | 142 km (88.4 mi) | 2 hr 33 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park | 146 km (90.5 mi) | 2 hr 36 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park | 149 km (92.3 mi) | 2 hr 38 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Nevado de Toluca National Park | 151 km (94 mi) | 2 hr 40 min | Doable as a day trip |
| El Veladero National Park | 152 km (94.2 mi) | 2 hr 41 min | Doable as a day trip |
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 Francisco Oxtutla 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 |
|---|---|---|
| El Tepozteco → Lagunas de Zempoala | 23.8 km (14.8 mi) | 37 min |
| El Tepozteco → Sacromonte | 37 km (23 mi) | 52 min |
| Grutas de Cacahuamilpa → Lagunas de Zempoala | 47.4 km (29.4 mi) | 1 hr 3 min |
| Grutas de Cacahuamilpa → El Tepozteco | 56.6 km (35.2 mi) | 1 hr 13 min |
Planning a trip from San Francisco Oxtutla
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.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to San Francisco Oxtutla?
General Juan N. Álvarez National Park. It is about 41.5 km (25.8 mi) from San Francisco Oxtutla, roughly 56 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from San Francisco Oxtutla?
Yes — General Juan N. Álvarez National Park, Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park, El Tepozteco National Park, Lagunas de Zempoala National Park, Sacromonte National Park, Cumbres del Ajusco National Park, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park, Nevado de Toluca National Park, and El Veladero National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near San Francisco Oxtutla?
10 parks are within reach of San Francisco Oxtutla, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near San Francisco Oxtutla?
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.