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National parks near Santiago Tlautla, Hidalgo

Santiago Tlautla 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 Santiago Tlautla, Hidalgo — 11.6 km (7.2 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 19 min behind the wheel.

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

Santiago Tlautla has a population of about 2,336.

National parks near Santiago Tlautla

Parks ranked by distance from Santiago Tlautla
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Tula National Park11.6 km (7.2 mi)19 minRight on your doorstep
Los Remedios National Park55.8 km (34.7 mi)1 hr 12 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto del Carmen National Park57 km (35.4 mi)1 hr 13 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park58.3 km (36.2 mi)1 hr 14 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park71 km (44.1 mi)1 hr 28 minDoable as a day trip
El Chico National Park72.2 km (44.8 mi)1 hr 29 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto de los Leones National Park72.8 km (45.2 mi)1 hr 30 minDoable as a day trip
Lomas de Padierna National Park74.5 km (46.3 mi)1 hr 32 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park75 km (46.6 mi)1 hr 32 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park75 km (46.6 mi)1 hr 32 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 Santiago Tlautla 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 Santiago Tlautla
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 Santiago Tlautla

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 Santiago Tlautla?

Tula National Park. It is about 11.6 km (7.2 mi) from Santiago Tlautla, roughly 19 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Santiago Tlautla?

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

How many national parks are near Santiago Tlautla?

10 parks are within reach of Santiago Tlautla, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Santiago Tlautla?

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.