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National parks near Xolostitla de Morelos (Xolostitla), Hidalgo

Xolostitla de Morelos (Xolostitla) sits inside the Pachuca de Soto area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Pachuca de Soto for the full write-up.

El Chico National Park is the closest national park to Xolostitla de Morelos (Xolostitla), Hidalgo — 18.4 km (11.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 31 min behind the wheel.

El Chico is close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl, Tula, El Tepeyac, Los Remedios, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl, Cerro de la Estrella, Xicoténcatl, El Histórico Coyoacán, and Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan make a full day trip — leave early.

Xolostitla de Morelos (Xolostitla) has a population of about 1,179.

National parks near Xolostitla de Morelos (Xolostitla)

Parks ranked by distance from Xolostitla de Morelos (Xolostitla)
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
El Chico National Park18.4 km (11.4 mi)31 minRight on your doorstep
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park64.9 km (40.3 mi)1 hr 21 minDoable as a day trip
Tula National Park73.3 km (45.6 mi)1 hr 30 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park79.5 km (49.4 mi)1 hr 37 minDoable as a day trip
Los Remedios National Park92 km (57.2 mi)1 hr 48 minDoable as a day trip
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park92.4 km (57.4 mi)1 hr 49 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park93.2 km (57.9 mi)1 hr 49 minDoable as a day trip
Xicoténcatl National Park93.9 km (58.3 mi)1 hr 50 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park96.9 km (60.2 mi)1 hr 53 minDoable as a day trip
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park104 km (64.5 mi)1 hr 59 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 Xolostitla de Morelos (Xolostitla) 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 Xolostitla de Morelos (Xolostitla)
PairApartEstimated drive
El Tepeyac → Los Remedios15.7 km (9.8 mi)26 min
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl → El Tepeyac28.1 km (17.5 mi)42 min
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl → Los Remedios43.7 km (27.2 mi)59 min
El Chico → Tula65.6 km (40.8 mi)1 hr 22 min

Planning a trip from Xolostitla de Morelos (Xolostitla)

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 Xolostitla de Morelos (Xolostitla)?

El Chico National Park. It is about 18.4 km (11.4 mi) from Xolostitla de Morelos (Xolostitla), roughly 31 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Xolostitla de Morelos (Xolostitla)?

Yes — El Chico National Park, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park, Tula National Park, El Tepeyac National Park, Los Remedios National Park, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, Cerro de la Estrella National Park, Xicoténcatl National Park, El Histórico Coyoacán National Park, and Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Xolostitla de Morelos (Xolostitla)?

10 parks are within reach of Xolostitla de Morelos (Xolostitla), 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Xolostitla de Morelos (Xolostitla)?

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.