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National parks near Cañada de Madero, Hidalgo

Cañada de Madero sits inside the Tepeji del Río de Ocampo area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Tepeji del Río de Ocampo for the full write-up.

Tula National Park is the closest national park to Cañada de Madero, Hidalgo — 12.3 km (7.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 21 min behind the wheel.

Tula is close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Desierto del Carmen, Los Remedios, El Tepeyac, El Histórico Coyoacán, Desierto de los Leones, El Chico, Lomas de Padierna, Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, and Cerro de la Estrella make a full day trip — leave early.

Cañada de Madero has a population of about 1,960.

National parks near Cañada de Madero

Parks ranked by distance from Cañada de Madero
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Tula National Park12.3 km (7.7 mi)21 minRight on your doorstep
Desierto del Carmen National Park56.4 km (35 mi)1 hr 12 minDoable as a day trip
Los Remedios National Park56.4 km (35.1 mi)1 hr 12 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park59.5 km (37 mi)1 hr 16 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park71.8 km (44.6 mi)1 hr 29 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto de los Leones National Park73.2 km (45.5 mi)1 hr 30 minDoable as a day trip
El Chico National Park74.3 km (46.1 mi)1 hr 31 minDoable as a day trip
Lomas de Padierna National Park75.1 km (46.7 mi)1 hr 32 minDoable as a day trip
Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park76 km (47.2 mi)1 hr 33 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park76 km (47.2 mi)1 hr 33 minDoable as a day trip

When to make this trip

Tula 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 Tula National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Cañada de Madero 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 Cañada de Madero
PairApartEstimated drive
Los Remedios → El Tepeyac15.7 km (9.8 mi)26 min
Los Remedios → El Histórico Coyoacán15.9 km (9.9 mi)27 min
El Tepeyac → El Histórico Coyoacán17.9 km (11.1 mi)30 min
Desierto del Carmen → Los Remedios31 km (19.3 mi)45 min

Planning a trip from Cañada de Madero

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 Tula National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Cañada de Madero?

Tula National Park. It is about 12.3 km (7.7 mi) from Cañada de Madero, roughly 21 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Cañada de Madero?

Yes — Tula National Park, Desierto del Carmen National Park, Los Remedios National Park, El Tepeyac National Park, El Histórico Coyoacán National Park, Desierto de los Leones National Park, El Chico National Park, Lomas de Padierna National Park, Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park, and Cerro de la Estrella National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Cañada de Madero?

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

When is the best time to visit the parks near Cañada de Madero?

For Tula National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.