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National parks near Hualula, Hidalgo

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

Los Mármoles National Park is the closest national park to Hualula, Hidalgo — 45.8 km (28.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 1 min behind the wheel.

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

Hualula has a population of about 1,031.

National parks near Hualula

Parks ranked by distance from Hualula
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Los Mármoles National Park45.8 km (28.5 mi)1 hr 1 minDoable as a day trip
El Chico National Park56.8 km (35.3 mi)1 hr 13 minDoable as a day trip
Tula National Park88.9 km (55.2 mi)1 hr 45 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park133 km (82.5 mi)2 hr 24 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park137 km (85.1 mi)2 hr 28 minDoable as a day trip
Los Remedios National Park144 km (89.4 mi)2 hr 34 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park154 km (95.7 mi)2 hr 43 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park155 km (96.1 mi)2 hr 43 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto del Carmen National Park156 km (96.7 mi)2 hr 44 minDoable as a day trip
El Cimatario National Park160 km (99.3 mi)2 hr 48 minDoable as a day trip

When to make this trip

Los Mármoles 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 Los Mármoles National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Hualula 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 Hualula
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 Hualula

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 Los Mármoles National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Hualula?

Los Mármoles National Park. It is about 45.8 km (28.5 mi) from Hualula, roughly 1 hr 1 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Hualula?

Yes — Los Mármoles National Park, El Chico National Park, Tula 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 El Cimatario National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Hualula?

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

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

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