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National parks near Tepatepec, Hidalgo

Tula National Park is the closest national park to Tepatepec, Hidalgo — 32.9 km (20.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 47 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.

Tepatepec has a population of about 11,084.

National parks near Tepatepec

Parks ranked by distance from Tepatepec
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Tula National Park32.9 km (20.5 mi)47 minDoable as a day trip
El Chico National Park37.8 km (23.5 mi)52 minDoable as a day trip
Los Mármoles National Park69.3 km (43 mi)1 hr 26 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park82.5 km (51.3 mi)1 hr 40 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park85.5 km (53.1 mi)1 hr 42 minDoable as a day trip
Los Remedios National Park87.3 km (54.2 mi)1 hr 44 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto del Carmen National Park97.7 km (60.7 mi)1 hr 53 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park99.4 km (61.8 mi)1 hr 55 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park100 km (62.2 mi)1 hr 55 minDoable as a day trip
Lomas de Padierna National Park105 km (65.1 mi)2 hrDoable 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 Tepatepec 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 Tepatepec
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 Tepatepec

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 Tepatepec?

Tula National Park. It is about 32.9 km (20.5 mi) from Tepatepec, roughly 47 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Tepatepec?

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 Tepatepec?

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

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

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.