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National parks near Guadalupe Minerva, Hidalgo

Guadalupe Minerva 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 Guadalupe Minerva, Hidalgo — 9.2 km (5.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 15 min behind the wheel.

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

Guadalupe Minerva has a population of about 1,969.

National parks near Guadalupe Minerva

Parks ranked by distance from Guadalupe Minerva
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
El Chico National Park9.2 km (5.7 mi)15 minRight on your doorstep
Tula National Park65.8 km (40.9 mi)1 hr 22 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park69.3 km (43 mi)1 hr 26 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park80.5 km (50 mi)1 hr 38 minDoable as a day trip
Los Remedios National Park91.8 km (57 mi)1 hr 48 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park95.5 km (59.3 mi)1 hr 51 minDoable as a day trip
Los Mármoles National Park98 km (60.9 mi)1 hr 53 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park98.3 km (61.1 mi)1 hr 54 minDoable as a day trip
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park99.1 km (61.6 mi)1 hr 54 minDoable as a day trip
Xicoténcatl National Park103 km (64.2 mi)1 hr 58 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 Guadalupe Minerva 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 Guadalupe Minerva
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 Guadalupe Minerva

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 Guadalupe Minerva?

El Chico National Park. It is about 9.2 km (5.7 mi) from Guadalupe Minerva, roughly 15 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Guadalupe Minerva?

Yes — 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, Los Mármoles National Park, El Histórico Coyoacán National Park, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, and Xicoténcatl National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Guadalupe Minerva?

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

When is the best time to visit the parks near Guadalupe Minerva?

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.