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National parks near Santa María Xigui, Hidalgo

Santa María Xigui sits inside the Ixmiquilpan area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Ixmiquilpan for the full write-up.

Tula National Park is the closest national park to Santa María Xigui, Hidalgo — 44.1 km (27.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 59 min behind the wheel.

Tula, Los Mármoles, El Chico, El Cimatario, El Tepeyac, Los Remedios, Desierto del Carmen, Cerro de las Campanas, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl, and El Histórico Coyoacán make a full day trip — leave early.

Santa María Xigui has a population of about 1,104.

National parks near Santa María Xigui

Parks ranked by distance from Santa María Xigui
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Tula National Park44.1 km (27.4 mi)59 minDoable as a day trip
Los Mármoles National Park44.4 km (27.6 mi)59 minDoable as a day trip
El Chico National Park70 km (43.5 mi)1 hr 27 minDoable as a day trip
El Cimatario National Park106 km (65.9 mi)2 hr 1 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park109 km (68 mi)2 hr 4 minDoable as a day trip
Los Remedios National Park110 km (68.4 mi)2 hr 4 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto del Carmen National Park111 km (69.1 mi)2 hr 5 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de las Campanas National Park112 km (69.5 mi)2 hr 6 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park118 km (73.2 mi)2 hr 11 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park124 km (77.3 mi)2 hr 17 minDoable as a day trip

When to make this trip

Tula 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 Tula National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Santa María Xigui 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 Santa María Xigui
PairApartEstimated drive
Tula → El Chico65.6 km (40.8 mi)1 hr 22 min
Tula → El Tepeyac67 km (41.6 mi)1 hr 24 min
El Chico → El Tepeyac87.6 km (54.4 mi)1 hr 44 min
Tula → Los Mármoles87.9 km (54.6 mi)1 hr 45 min

Planning a trip from Santa María Xigui

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 Tula National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Santa María Xigui?

Tula National Park. It is about 44.1 km (27.4 mi) from Santa María Xigui, roughly 59 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Santa María Xigui?

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

How many national parks are near Santa María Xigui?

10 parks are within reach of Santa María Xigui, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Santa María Xigui?

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