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National parks near San Buenaventura, Hidalgo

San Buenaventura 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 San Buenaventura, Hidalgo — 27 km (16.8 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 41 min behind the wheel.

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

San Buenaventura has a population of about 3,949.

National parks near San Buenaventura

Parks ranked by distance from San Buenaventura
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Tula National Park27 km (16.8 mi)41 minRight on your doorstep
Los Remedios National Park39.3 km (24.4 mi)54 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park42.2 km (26.2 mi)57 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto del Carmen National Park44.7 km (27.8 mi)1 hrDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park54.4 km (33.8 mi)1 hr 10 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto de los Leones National Park56.7 km (35.2 mi)1 hr 13 minDoable as a day trip
Lomas de Padierna National Park58 km (36 mi)1 hr 14 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park58.5 km (36.4 mi)1 hr 15 minDoable as a day trip
Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park60 km (37.3 mi)1 hr 16 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park61.4 km (38.1 mi)1 hr 18 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 San Buenaventura 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 Buenaventura
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
Los Remedios → Desierto del Carmen31 km (19.3 mi)45 min

Planning a trip from San Buenaventura

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 San Buenaventura?

Tula National Park. It is about 27 km (16.8 mi) from San Buenaventura, roughly 41 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from San Buenaventura?

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

How many national parks are near San Buenaventura?

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

When is the best time to visit the parks near San Buenaventura?

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.