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National parks near San Antonio de las Huertas, Guerrero

San Antonio de las Huertas sits inside the Ciudad Altamirano area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Ciudad Altamirano for the full write-up.

Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park is the closest national park to San Antonio de las Huertas, Guerrero — 115 km (71.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 8 min behind the wheel.

Grutas de Cacahuamilpa, Nevado de Toluca, Bosencheve, Cerro de Garnica, Lagunas de Zempoala, Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, El Veladero, Desierto del Carmen, Cumbres del Ajusco, and El Tepozteco make a full day trip — leave early.

San Antonio de las Huertas has a population of about 1,816.

National parks near San Antonio de las Huertas

Parks ranked by distance from San Antonio de las Huertas
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park115 km (71.3 mi)2 hr 8 minDoable as a day trip
Nevado de Toluca National Park121 km (75 mi)2 hr 14 minDoable as a day trip
Bosencheve National Park133 km (82.8 mi)2 hr 25 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de Garnica National Park150 km (93.2 mi)2 hr 39 minDoable as a day trip
Lagunas de Zempoala National Park153 km (94.9 mi)2 hr 42 minDoable as a day trip
Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park166 km (103 mi)2 hr 53 minDoable as a day trip
El Veladero National Park166 km (103 mi)2 hr 53 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto del Carmen National Park168 km (104 mi)2 hr 55 minDoable as a day trip
Cumbres del Ajusco National Park169 km (105 mi)2 hr 56 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepozteco National Park169 km (105 mi)2 hr 56 minDoable 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 San Antonio de las Huertas 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 Antonio de las Huertas
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
Nevado de Toluca → Bosencheve50 km (31.1 mi)1 hr 6 min
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa → Nevado de Toluca55.2 km (34.3 mi)1 hr 11 min

Planning a trip from San Antonio de las Huertas

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 Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to San Antonio de las Huertas?

Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park. It is about 115 km (71.3 mi) from San Antonio de las Huertas, roughly 2 hr 8 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from San Antonio de las Huertas?

Yes — Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park, Nevado de Toluca National Park, Bosencheve National Park, Cerro de Garnica National Park, Lagunas de Zempoala National Park, Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park, El Veladero National Park, Desierto del Carmen National Park, Cumbres del Ajusco National Park, and El Tepozteco National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near San Antonio de las Huertas?

10 parks are within reach of San Antonio de las Huertas, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near San Antonio de las Huertas?

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.