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National parks near Daxtha, Hidalgo

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

El Chico National Park is the closest national park to Daxtha, Hidalgo — 27.2 km (16.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 41 min behind the wheel.

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

Daxtha has a population of about 2,313.

National parks near Daxtha

Parks ranked by distance from Daxtha
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
El Chico National Park27.2 km (16.9 mi)41 minRight on your doorstep
Tula National Park44.7 km (27.8 mi)1 hrDoable as a day trip
Los Mármoles National Park69.4 km (43.1 mi)1 hr 26 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park86.4 km (53.7 mi)1 hr 43 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park87.4 km (54.3 mi)1 hr 44 minDoable as a day trip
Los Remedios National Park94 km (58.4 mi)1 hr 50 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park105 km (65.1 mi)1 hr 59 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park105 km (65.2 mi)2 hrDoable as a day trip
Desierto del Carmen National Park107 km (66.5 mi)2 hr 2 minDoable as a day trip
Lomas de Padierna National Park111 km (68.8 mi)2 hr 5 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 Daxtha 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 Daxtha
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 Daxtha

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 Daxtha?

El Chico National Park. It is about 27.2 km (16.9 mi) from Daxtha, roughly 41 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Daxtha?

Yes — El Chico National Park, Tula National Park, Los Mármoles National Park, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park, El Tepeyac 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 Daxtha?

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

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

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.