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National parks near San Juan Solís, Hidalgo

San Juan Solís 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 San Juan Solís, Hidalgo — 21.6 km (13.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 35 min behind the wheel.

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

San Juan Solís has a population of about 1,701.

National parks near San Juan Solís

Parks ranked by distance from San Juan Solís
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
El Chico National Park21.6 km (13.4 mi)35 minRight on your doorstep
Tula National Park44 km (27.3 mi)59 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park72.2 km (44.9 mi)1 hr 29 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park75 km (46.6 mi)1 hr 32 minDoable as a day trip
Los Remedios National Park83 km (51.6 mi)1 hr 40 minDoable as a day trip
Los Mármoles National Park83.9 km (52.1 mi)1 hr 41 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park92 km (57.1 mi)1 hr 48 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park92.8 km (57.6 mi)1 hr 49 minDoable as a day trip
Lomas de Padierna National Park99 km (61.5 mi)1 hr 54 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto del Carmen National Park99.3 km (61.7 mi)1 hr 55 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 San Juan Solís 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 Solís
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 San Juan Solís

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 San Juan Solís?

El Chico National Park. It is about 21.6 km (13.4 mi) from San Juan Solís, roughly 35 min of driving.

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

Yes — El Chico National Park, Tula National Park, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park, El Tepeyac National Park, Los Remedios National Park, Los Mármoles National Park, Cerro de la Estrella National Park, El Histórico Coyoacán National Park, Lomas de Padierna National Park, and Desierto del Carmen National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near San Juan Solís?

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

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

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.