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National parks near Tlamaco (San Gerónimo Tlamaco), Hidalgo

Tlamaco (San Gerónimo Tlamaco) sits inside the Tepeji del Río de Ocampo area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Tepeji del Río de Ocampo for the full write-up.

Tula National Park is the closest national park to Tlamaco (San Gerónimo Tlamaco), Hidalgo — 12.1 km (7.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 20 min behind the wheel.

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

Tlamaco (San Gerónimo Tlamaco) has a population of about 3,285.

National parks near Tlamaco (San Gerónimo Tlamaco)

Parks ranked by distance from Tlamaco (San Gerónimo Tlamaco)
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Tula National Park12.1 km (7.5 mi)20 minRight on your doorstep
El Chico National Park55.4 km (34.4 mi)1 hr 11 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park60.5 km (37.6 mi)1 hr 17 minDoable as a day trip
Los Remedios National Park62.3 km (38.7 mi)1 hr 19 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto del Carmen National Park70.2 km (43.6 mi)1 hr 27 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park70.8 km (44 mi)1 hr 28 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park75.9 km (47.2 mi)1 hr 33 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park78.1 km (48.5 mi)1 hr 36 minDoable as a day trip
Lomas de Padierna National Park80.6 km (50.1 mi)1 hr 38 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto de los Leones National Park80.7 km (50.1 mi)1 hr 38 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 Tlamaco (San Gerónimo Tlamaco) 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 Tlamaco (San Gerónimo Tlamaco)
PairApartEstimated drive
El Tepeyac → Los Remedios15.7 km (9.8 mi)26 min
Los Remedios → Desierto del Carmen31 km (19.3 mi)45 min
El Tepeyac → Desierto del Carmen46.5 km (28.9 mi)1 hr 2 min
Tula → El Chico65.6 km (40.8 mi)1 hr 22 min

Planning a trip from Tlamaco (San Gerónimo Tlamaco)

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 Tlamaco (San Gerónimo Tlamaco)?

Tula National Park. It is about 12.1 km (7.5 mi) from Tlamaco (San Gerónimo Tlamaco), roughly 20 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Tlamaco (San Gerónimo Tlamaco)?

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

How many national parks are near Tlamaco (San Gerónimo Tlamaco)?

10 parks are within reach of Tlamaco (San Gerónimo Tlamaco), 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Tlamaco (San Gerónimo Tlamaco)?

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.