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National parks near La Estancia, Hidalgo

La Estancia 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 La Estancia, Hidalgo — 38.9 km (24.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 54 min behind the wheel.

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

La Estancia has a population of about 1,312.

National parks near La Estancia

Parks ranked by distance from La Estancia
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Tula National Park38.9 km (24.1 mi)54 minDoable as a day trip
Los Mármoles National Park51.4 km (31.9 mi)1 hr 7 minDoable as a day trip
El Chico National Park53.4 km (33.2 mi)1 hr 9 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park99.1 km (61.6 mi)1 hr 54 minDoable as a day trip
Los Remedios National Park102 km (63.3 mi)1 hr 57 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park105 km (65 mi)1 hr 59 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto del Carmen National Park107 km (66.7 mi)2 hr 2 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park115 km (71.6 mi)2 hr 9 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park117 km (72.6 mi)2 hr 10 minDoable as a day trip
Lomas de Padierna National Park120 km (74.6 mi)2 hr 13 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 La Estancia 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 La Estancia
PairApartEstimated drive
El Tepeyac → Los Remedios15.7 km (9.8 mi)26 min
Tula → El Chico65.6 km (40.8 mi)1 hr 22 min
Tula → Los Remedios66.1 km (41.1 mi)1 hr 23 min
Tula → El Tepeyac67 km (41.6 mi)1 hr 24 min

Planning a trip from La Estancia

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 La Estancia?

Tula National Park. It is about 38.9 km (24.1 mi) from La Estancia, roughly 54 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from La Estancia?

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

How many national parks are near La Estancia?

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

When is the best time to visit the parks near La Estancia?

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.