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National parks near Déxtho de Victoria, Hidalgo

Déxtho de Victoria sits inside the Actopan area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Actopan for the full write-up.

El Chico National Park is the closest national park to Déxtho de Victoria, Hidalgo — 33.2 km (20.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 48 min behind the wheel.

El Chico, Tula, 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.

Déxtho de Victoria has a population of about 1,429.

National parks near Déxtho de Victoria

Parks ranked by distance from Déxtho de Victoria
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
El Chico National Park33.2 km (20.7 mi)48 minDoable as a day trip
Tula National Park44 km (27.3 mi)59 minDoable as a day trip
Los Mármoles National Park62.9 km (39.1 mi)1 hr 19 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park91.8 km (57.1 mi)1 hr 48 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park92.3 km (57.3 mi)1 hr 48 minDoable as a day trip
Los Remedios National Park97.5 km (60.6 mi)1 hr 53 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto del Carmen National Park109 km (67.7 mi)2 hr 3 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park109 km (67.8 mi)2 hr 3 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park109 km (67.9 mi)2 hr 3 minDoable as a day trip
Lomas de Padierna National Park115 km (71.3 mi)2 hr 8 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 Déxtho de Victoria 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 Déxtho de Victoria
PairApartEstimated drive
El Tepeyac → Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl28.1 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 Déxtho de Victoria

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 Déxtho de Victoria?

El Chico National Park. It is about 33.2 km (20.7 mi) from Déxtho de Victoria, roughly 48 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Déxtho de Victoria?

Yes — El Chico National Park, Tula 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 Déxtho de Victoria?

10 parks are within reach of Déxtho de Victoria, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Déxtho de Victoria?

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.