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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.

National parks near San Francisco Oxtutla

Parks ranked by distance from San Francisco Oxtutla
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
General Juan N. Álvarez National Park41.5 km (25.8 mi)56 minDoable as a day trip
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park96.3 km (59.8 mi)1 hr 52 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepozteco National Park116 km (72.2 mi)2 hr 10 minDoable as a day trip
Lagunas de Zempoala National Park127 km (78.7 mi)2 hr 19 minDoable as a day trip
Sacromonte National Park132 km (81.8 mi)2 hr 23 minDoable as a day trip
Cumbres del Ajusco National Park142 km (88.4 mi)2 hr 33 minDoable as a day trip
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park146 km (90.5 mi)2 hr 36 minDoable as a day trip
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park149 km (92.3 mi)2 hr 38 minDoable as a day trip
Nevado de Toluca National Park151 km (94 mi)2 hr 40 minDoable as a day trip
El Veladero National Park152 km (94.2 mi)2 hr 41 minDoable 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.

Distances between parks near San Francisco Oxtutla
PairApartEstimated drive
El Tepozteco → Lagunas de Zempoala23.8 km (14.8 mi)37 min
El Tepozteco → Sacromonte37 km (23 mi)52 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

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.

Read the General Juan N. Álvarez National Park guide

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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.