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National parks near Don Antonio, Hidalgo

Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park is the closest national park to Don Antonio, Hidalgo — 41.3 km (25.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 56 min behind the wheel.

Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl, El Chico, El Tepeyac, Tula, Los Remedios, Cerro de la Estrella, El Histórico Coyoacán, Lomas de Padierna, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan, and Desierto de los Leones make a full day trip — leave early.

Don Antonio has a population of about 17,736.

National parks near Don Antonio

Parks ranked by distance from Don Antonio
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park41.3 km (25.7 mi)56 minDoable as a day trip
El Chico National Park42.7 km (26.5 mi)58 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park45 km (28 mi)1 hrDoable as a day trip
Tula National Park47.4 km (29.5 mi)1 hr 3 minDoable as a day trip
Los Remedios National Park55.6 km (34.5 mi)1 hr 11 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park61.2 km (38 mi)1 hr 17 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park62.9 km (39.1 mi)1 hr 19 minDoable as a day trip
Lomas de Padierna National Park69.5 km (43.2 mi)1 hr 26 minDoable as a day trip
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park70.4 km (43.8 mi)1 hr 27 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto de los Leones National Park73.6 km (45.7 mi)1 hr 31 minDoable as a day trip

When to make this trip

Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl 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 Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Don Antonio 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 Don Antonio
PairApartEstimated drive
El Tepeyac → Los Remedios15.7 km (9.8 mi)26 min
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl → El Tepeyac28.1 km (17.5 mi)42 min
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl → Los Remedios43.7 km (27.2 mi)59 min
El Chico → Tula65.6 km (40.8 mi)1 hr 22 min

Planning a trip from Don Antonio

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 Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Don Antonio?

Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park. It is about 41.3 km (25.7 mi) from Don Antonio, roughly 56 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Don Antonio?

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

How many national parks are near Don Antonio?

10 parks are within reach of Don Antonio, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Don Antonio?

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