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National parks near Moyotepec (Moyotepec de Juárez), Guerrero

Moyotepec (Moyotepec de Juárez) 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 Moyotepec (Moyotepec de Juárez), Guerrero — 51.6 km (32 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 7 min behind the wheel.

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

Moyotepec (Moyotepec de Juárez) has a population of about 1,007.

National parks near Moyotepec (Moyotepec de Juárez)

Parks ranked by distance from Moyotepec (Moyotepec de Juárez)
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
General Juan N. Álvarez National Park51.6 km (32 mi)1 hr 7 minDoable as a day trip
El Veladero National Park137 km (85.1 mi)2 hr 28 minDoable as a day trip
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park172 km (107 mi)2 hr 59 minDoable as a day trip
Lagunas de Chacahua National Park185 km (115 mi)3 hr 11 minBest as a weekend
El Tepozteco National Park191 km (119 mi)3 hr 15 minBest as a weekend
Sacromonte National Park200 km (124 mi)3 hr 24 minBest as a weekend
Lagunas de Zempoala National Park203 km (126 mi)3 hr 26 minBest as a weekend
Benito Juárez National Park208 km (129 mi)3 hr 30 minBest as a weekend
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park212 km (132 mi)3 hr 34 minBest as a weekend
Cumbres del Ajusco National Park218 km (135 mi)3 hr 39 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 Moyotepec (Moyotepec de Juárez) 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 Moyotepec (Moyotepec de Juárez)
PairApartEstimated drive
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
General Juan N. Álvarez → Grutas de Cacahuamilpa127 km (79.1 mi)2 hr 19 min
General Juan N. Álvarez → El Tepozteco156 km (96.8 mi)2 hr 44 min

Planning a trip from Moyotepec (Moyotepec de Juárez)

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 Moyotepec (Moyotepec de Juárez)?

General Juan N. Álvarez National Park. It is about 51.6 km (32 mi) from Moyotepec (Moyotepec de Juárez), roughly 1 hr 7 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Moyotepec (Moyotepec de Juárez)?

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 Moyotepec (Moyotepec de Juárez)?

10 parks are within reach of Moyotepec (Moyotepec de Juárez), 3 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Moyotepec (Moyotepec de Juárez)?

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.