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National parks near Temango, Hidalgo

Temango sits inside the Huejutla de Reyes area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Huejutla de Reyes for the full write-up.

Los Mármoles National Park is the closest national park to Temango, Hidalgo — 66 km (41 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 23 min behind the wheel.

Los Mármoles, El Chico, and Tula make a full day trip — leave early. Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl, El Cimatario, El Tepeyac, Cerro de las Campanas, Los Remedios, Cerro de la Estrella, and El Histórico Coyoacán are better with a night booked nearby.

Temango has a population of about 1,125.

National parks near Temango

Parks ranked by distance from Temango
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Los Mármoles National Park66 km (41 mi)1 hr 23 minDoable as a day trip
El Chico National Park103 km (63.9 mi)1 hr 58 minDoable as a day trip
Tula National Park137 km (84.9 mi)2 hr 28 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park181 km (112 mi)3 hr 6 minBest as a weekend
El Cimatario National Park186 km (116 mi)3 hr 11 minBest as a weekend
El Tepeyac National Park186 km (116 mi)3 hr 11 minBest as a weekend
Cerro de las Campanas National Park188 km (117 mi)3 hr 13 minBest as a weekend
Los Remedios National Park193 km (120 mi)3 hr 18 minBest as a weekend
Cerro de la Estrella National Park203 km (126 mi)3 hr 26 minBest as a weekend
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park204 km (127 mi)3 hr 27 minBest as a weekend

When to make this trip

Los Mármoles 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 Los Mármoles National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Temango 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 Temango
PairApartEstimated drive
El Chico → Tula65.6 km (40.8 mi)1 hr 22 min
El Chico → Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl77.9 km (48.4 mi)1 hr 35 min
Tula → Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl80.6 km (50.1 mi)1 hr 38 min
Los Mármoles → Tula87.9 km (54.6 mi)1 hr 45 min

Planning a trip from Temango

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 Los Mármoles National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Temango?

Los Mármoles National Park. It is about 66 km (41 mi) from Temango, roughly 1 hr 23 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Temango?

Yes — Los Mármoles National Park, El Chico National Park, and Tula National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Temango?

10 parks are within reach of Temango, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Temango?

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