National parks near Unidad Minera 11 de Julio, Hidalgo
Unidad Minera 11 de Julio 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 Unidad Minera 11 de Julio, Hidalgo — 11.4 km (7.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 19 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, El Histórico Coyoacán, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl, Los Mármoles, and Xicoténcatl make a full day trip — leave early.
Unidad Minera 11 de Julio has a population of about 5,692.
National parks near Unidad Minera 11 de Julio
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Chico National Park | 11.4 km (7.1 mi) | 19 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Tula National Park | 64.7 km (40.2 mi) | 1 hr 21 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park | 66.8 km (41.5 mi) | 1 hr 23 min | Doable as a day trip |
| El Tepeyac National Park | 78 km (48.5 mi) | 1 hr 36 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Los Remedios National Park | 89.4 km (55.5 mi) | 1 hr 46 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cerro de la Estrella National Park | 92.9 km (57.8 mi) | 1 hr 49 min | Doable as a day trip |
| El Histórico Coyoacán National Park | 95.8 km (59.5 mi) | 1 hr 52 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park | 96.8 km (60.1 mi) | 1 hr 52 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Los Mármoles National Park | 99.4 km (61.8 mi) | 1 hr 55 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Xicoténcatl National Park | 102 km (63.3 mi) | 1 hr 57 min | Doable 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.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Unidad Minera 11 de Julio are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| El Tepeyac → Los Remedios | 15.7 km (9.8 mi) | 26 min |
| Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl → El Tepeyac | 28.1 km (17.5 mi) | 42 min |
| Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl → Los Remedios | 43.7 km (27.2 mi) | 59 min |
| El Chico → Tula | 65.6 km (40.8 mi) | 1 hr 22 min |
Planning a trip from Unidad Minera 11 de Julio
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.
Other towns in Mineral de la Reforma
- La Providencia Siglo XXI
- Campestre Villas del Álamo
- Pachuquilla
- Los Tuzos
- Colinas de Plata
- El Saucillo (Fraccionamiento)
- Forjadores de Pachuca
- PRI Chacón
- La Colonia
- El Saucillo
- Manuel Ávila Camacho
- Rinconada de los Ángeles
- Tulipanes
- Magisterio Digno
- Cipreses
- Guadalupe Minerva
- Santiago Jaltepec
- Colonia Militar
- Carboneras
- Nuevo Centro de Población Agrícola el Chacón
- El Venado
- Santa María la Calera
- Rio de la Soledad
- Privada del Álamo
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Unidad Minera 11 de Julio?
El Chico National Park. It is about 11.4 km (7.1 mi) from Unidad Minera 11 de Julio, roughly 19 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Unidad Minera 11 de Julio?
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, El Histórico Coyoacán National Park, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, Los Mármoles National Park, and Xicoténcatl National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Unidad Minera 11 de Julio?
10 parks are within reach of Unidad Minera 11 de Julio, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Unidad Minera 11 de Julio?
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.