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National parks near Chicavasco, Hidalgo

Chicavasco sits inside the Pachuca de Soto area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Pachuca de Soto for the full write-up.

El Chico National Park is the closest national park to Chicavasco, Hidalgo — 23.2 km (14.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 37 min behind the wheel.

El Chico is close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Tula, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl, El Tepeyac, Los Mármoles, Los Remedios, Cerro de la Estrella, El Histórico Coyoacán, Desierto del Carmen, and Lomas de Padierna make a full day trip — leave early.

Chicavasco has a population of about 3,190.

National parks near Chicavasco

Parks ranked by distance from Chicavasco
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
El Chico National Park23.2 km (14.4 mi)37 minRight on your doorstep
Tula National Park43.1 km (26.8 mi)58 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park76.9 km (47.8 mi)1 hr 34 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park78.8 km (49 mi)1 hr 36 minDoable as a day trip
Los Mármoles National Park78.9 km (49 mi)1 hr 36 minDoable as a day trip
Los Remedios National Park86.2 km (53.6 mi)1 hr 43 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park95.9 km (59.6 mi)1 hr 52 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park96.5 km (59.9 mi)1 hr 52 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto del Carmen National Park101 km (62.9 mi)1 hr 56 minDoable as a day trip
Lomas de Padierna National Park103 km (63.7 mi)1 hr 57 minDoable as a day trip

When to make this trip

El Chico 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 El Chico National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Chicavasco 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 Chicavasco
PairApartEstimated drive
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl → El Tepeyac28.1 km (17.5 mi)42 min
El Chico → Tula65.6 km (40.8 mi)1 hr 22 min
Tula → El Tepeyac67 km (41.6 mi)1 hr 24 min
El Chico → Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl77.9 km (48.4 mi)1 hr 35 min

Planning a trip from Chicavasco

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 El Chico National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Chicavasco?

El Chico National Park. It is about 23.2 km (14.4 mi) from Chicavasco, roughly 37 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Chicavasco?

Yes — El Chico National Park, Tula National Park, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park, El Tepeyac National Park, Los Mármoles National Park, Los Remedios National Park, Cerro de la Estrella National Park, El Histórico Coyoacán National Park, Desierto del Carmen National Park, and Lomas de Padierna National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Chicavasco?

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

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

For El Chico National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.