National parks near Acatempan, Guerrero
Acatempan sits inside the Teloloapan area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Teloloapan for the full write-up.
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park is the closest national park to Acatempan, Guerrero — 55.5 km (34.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 11 min behind the wheel.
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa, Nevado de Toluca, Lagunas de Zempoala, El Tepozteco, General Juan N. Álvarez, Cumbres del Ajusco, Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, Bosencheve, Desierto de los Leones, and Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan make a full day trip — leave early.
Acatempan has a population of about 1,391.
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa
Nevado de Toluca
Lagunas de Zempoala
El Tepozteco
General Juan N. Álvarez
Cumbres del Ajusco
National parks near Acatempan
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park | 55.5 km (34.5 mi) | 1 hr 11 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Nevado de Toluca National Park | 88 km (54.7 mi) | 1 hr 45 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lagunas de Zempoala National Park | 101 km (62.9 mi) | 1 hr 56 min | Doable as a day trip |
| El Tepozteco National Park | 112 km (69.6 mi) | 2 hr 6 min | Doable as a day trip |
| General Juan N. Álvarez National Park | 116 km (72.3 mi) | 2 hr 10 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cumbres del Ajusco National Park | 120 km (74.3 mi) | 2 hr 13 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park | 121 km (75.3 mi) | 2 hr 14 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Bosencheve National Park | 124 km (77.3 mi) | 2 hr 17 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Desierto de los Leones National Park | 126 km (78.4 mi) | 2 hr 18 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park | 130 km (81.1 mi) | 2 hr 22 min | Doable as a day trip |
When to make this trip
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa 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 Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Acatempan 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lagunas de Zempoala → El Tepozteco | 23.8 km (14.8 mi) | 37 min |
| Nevado de Toluca → Lagunas de Zempoala | 47.3 km (29.4 mi) | 1 hr 3 min |
| Grutas de Cacahuamilpa → Lagunas de Zempoala | 47.4 km (29.4 mi) | 1 hr 3 min |
| Grutas de Cacahuamilpa → Nevado de Toluca | 55.2 km (34.3 mi) | 1 hr 11 min |
Planning a trip from Acatempan
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.
Other towns in Teloloapan
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Acatempan?
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park. It is about 55.5 km (34.5 mi) from Acatempan, roughly 1 hr 11 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Acatempan?
Yes — Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park, Nevado de Toluca National Park, Lagunas de Zempoala National Park, El Tepozteco National Park, General Juan N. Álvarez National Park, Cumbres del Ajusco National Park, Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park, Bosencheve 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 Acatempan?
10 parks are within reach of Acatempan, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Acatempan?
For Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.