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National parks near San Juan Tepa, Hidalgo

San Juan Tepa sits inside the Actopan area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Actopan for the full write-up.

Tula National Park is the closest national park to San Juan Tepa, Hidalgo — 33.3 km (20.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 48 min behind the wheel.

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

San Juan Tepa has a population of about 5,932.

National parks near San Juan Tepa

Parks ranked by distance from San Juan Tepa
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Tula National Park33.3 km (20.7 mi)48 minDoable as a day trip
El Chico National Park34.9 km (21.7 mi)49 minDoable as a day trip
Los Mármoles National Park73.1 km (45.4 mi)1 hr 30 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park79.4 km (49.3 mi)1 hr 37 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park81.6 km (50.7 mi)1 hr 39 minDoable as a day trip
Los Remedios National Park84.7 km (52.6 mi)1 hr 42 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto del Carmen National Park96.2 km (59.8 mi)1 hr 52 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park96.4 km (59.9 mi)1 hr 52 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park97 km (60.2 mi)1 hr 53 minDoable as a day trip
Lomas de Padierna National Park102 km (63.4 mi)1 hr 57 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 San Juan Tepa 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 San Juan Tepa
PairApartEstimated drive
El Tepeyac → Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl28.1 km (17.5 mi)42 min
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 → Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl77.9 km (48.4 mi)1 hr 35 min

Planning a trip from San Juan Tepa

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 San Juan Tepa?

Tula National Park. It is about 33.3 km (20.7 mi) from San Juan Tepa, roughly 48 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from San Juan Tepa?

Yes — Tula National Park, El Chico National Park, Los Mármoles National Park, El Tepeyac National Park, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park, Los Remedios 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 San Juan Tepa?

10 parks are within reach of San Juan Tepa, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near San Juan Tepa?

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.