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National parks near Ixtlahuaco, Hidalgo

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

Los Mármoles National Park is the closest national park to Ixtlahuaco, Hidalgo — 56.9 km (35.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 13 min behind the wheel.

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

Ixtlahuaco has a population of about 1,222.

National parks near Ixtlahuaco

Parks ranked by distance from Ixtlahuaco
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Los Mármoles National Park56.9 km (35.4 mi)1 hr 13 minDoable as a day trip
El Chico National Park75.5 km (46.9 mi)1 hr 33 minDoable as a day trip
Tula National Park113 km (70.2 mi)2 hr 7 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park153 km (95.2 mi)2 hr 42 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park159 km (99 mi)2 hr 48 minDoable as a day trip
Los Remedios National Park167 km (104 mi)2 hr 54 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park176 km (109 mi)3 hr 2 minBest as a weekend
El Cimatario National Park177 km (110 mi)3 hr 3 minBest as a weekend
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park177 km (110 mi)3 hr 3 minBest as a weekend
Desierto del Carmen National Park180 km (112 mi)3 hr 5 minBest as a weekend

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 Ixtlahuaco 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 Ixtlahuaco
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 Ixtlahuaco

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 Ixtlahuaco?

Los Mármoles National Park. It is about 56.9 km (35.4 mi) from Ixtlahuaco, roughly 1 hr 13 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Ixtlahuaco?

Yes — Los Mármoles National Park, El Chico National Park, Tula National Park, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park, El Tepeyac National Park, and Los Remedios National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Ixtlahuaco?

10 parks are within reach of Ixtlahuaco, 6 of them close enough for a day trip.

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

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.