Parks Manager

National parks near Carrizalillo, Guerrero

Carrizalillo sits inside the Chilpancingo area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Chilpancingo for the full write-up.

General Juan N. Álvarez National Park is the closest national park to Carrizalillo, Guerrero — 72.4 km (45 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 29 min behind the wheel.

General Juan N. Álvarez, Grutas de Cacahuamilpa, El Veladero, Nevado de Toluca, Lagunas de Zempoala, El Tepozteco, Cumbres del Ajusco, Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, Desierto de los Leones, and Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan make a full day trip — leave early.

Carrizalillo has a population of about 1,200.

National parks near Carrizalillo

Parks ranked by distance from Carrizalillo
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
General Juan N. Álvarez National Park72.4 km (45 mi)1 hr 29 minDoable as a day trip
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park93.5 km (58.1 mi)1 hr 50 minDoable as a day trip
El Veladero National Park106 km (66 mi)2 hr 1 minDoable as a day trip
Nevado de Toluca National Park139 km (86.5 mi)2 hr 30 minDoable as a day trip
Lagunas de Zempoala National Park140 km (87.2 mi)2 hr 31 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepozteco National Park143 km (89 mi)2 hr 33 minDoable as a day trip
Cumbres del Ajusco National Park159 km (98.9 mi)2 hr 47 minDoable as a day trip
Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park164 km (102 mi)2 hr 52 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto de los Leones National Park168 km (104 mi)2 hr 55 minDoable as a day trip
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park169 km (105 mi)2 hr 56 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 Carrizalillo 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 Carrizalillo
PairApartEstimated drive
Nevado de Toluca → Lagunas de Zempoala47.3 km (29.4 mi)1 hr 3 min
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa → Lagunas de Zempoala47.4 km (29.4 mi)1 hr 3 min
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa → Nevado de Toluca55.2 km (34.3 mi)1 hr 11 min
General Juan N. Álvarez → El Veladero115 km (71.8 mi)2 hr 9 min

Planning a trip from Carrizalillo

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

Other towns in Eduardo Neri

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Carrizalillo?

General Juan N. Álvarez National Park. It is about 72.4 km (45 mi) from Carrizalillo, roughly 1 hr 29 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Carrizalillo?

Yes — General Juan N. Álvarez National Park, Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park, El Veladero National Park, Nevado de Toluca National Park, Lagunas de Zempoala National Park, El Tepozteco National Park, Cumbres del Ajusco National Park, Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park, Desierto de los Leones National Park, and Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Carrizalillo?

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

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

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.