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National parks near La Loma, Hidalgo

La Loma sits inside the Tula de Allende area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Tula de Allende for the full write-up.

Tula National Park is the closest national park to La Loma, Hidalgo — 12.2 km (7.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 20 min behind the wheel.

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

La Loma has a population of about 1,100.

National parks near La Loma

Parks ranked by distance from La Loma
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Tula National Park12.2 km (7.6 mi)20 minRight on your doorstep
El Chico National Park67.5 km (41.9 mi)1 hr 24 minDoable as a day trip
Los Mármoles National Park76.8 km (47.7 mi)1 hr 34 minDoable as a day trip
Los Remedios National Park78.2 km (48.6 mi)1 hr 36 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto del Carmen National Park78.8 km (48.9 mi)1 hr 36 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park79.2 km (49.2 mi)1 hr 37 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park92 km (57.2 mi)1 hr 48 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park93.1 km (57.8 mi)1 hr 49 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto de los Leones National Park95.5 km (59.4 mi)1 hr 51 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park96.5 km (59.9 mi)1 hr 52 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 La Loma 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 La Loma
PairApartEstimated drive
Los Remedios → Desierto del Carmen31 km (19.3 mi)45 min
Tula → El Chico65.6 km (40.8 mi)1 hr 22 min
Tula → Los Remedios66.1 km (41.1 mi)1 hr 23 min
Tula → Desierto del Carmen68.5 km (42.6 mi)1 hr 25 min

Planning a trip from La Loma

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 La Loma?

Tula National Park. It is about 12.2 km (7.6 mi) from La Loma, roughly 20 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from La Loma?

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

How many national parks are near La Loma?

10 parks are within reach of La Loma, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near La Loma?

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.