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National parks near Ojo de Agua, Hidalgo

Ojo de Agua 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 Ojo de Agua, Hidalgo — 14.6 km (9.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 24 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, Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, Lomas de Padierna, El Chico, and Cerro de la Estrella make a full day trip — leave early.

Ojo de Agua has a population of about 1,648.

National parks near Ojo de Agua

Parks ranked by distance from Ojo de Agua
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Tula National Park14.6 km (9.1 mi)24 minRight on your doorstep
Desierto del Carmen National Park56.3 km (35 mi)1 hr 12 minDoable as a day trip
Los Remedios National Park59.2 km (36.8 mi)1 hr 15 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park63.4 km (39.4 mi)1 hr 20 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park74.8 km (46.5 mi)1 hr 32 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto de los Leones National Park75.2 km (46.7 mi)1 hr 32 minDoable as a day trip
Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park77.7 km (48.3 mi)1 hr 35 minDoable as a day trip
Lomas de Padierna National Park77.8 km (48.3 mi)1 hr 35 minDoable as a day trip
El Chico National Park78.8 km (49 mi)1 hr 36 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park79.5 km (49.4 mi)1 hr 37 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 Ojo de Agua 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 Ojo de Agua
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 Ojo de Agua

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 Ojo de Agua?

Tula National Park. It is about 14.6 km (9.1 mi) from Ojo de Agua, roughly 24 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Ojo de Agua?

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, Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park, Lomas de Padierna National Park, El Chico National Park, and Cerro de la Estrella National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Ojo de Agua?

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

When is the best time to visit the parks near Ojo de Agua?

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.