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National parks near General Felipe Ángeles (Los Ángeles), Hidalgo

General Felipe Ángeles (Los Ángeles) sits inside the Tizayuca area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Tizayuca for the full write-up.

El Chico National Park is the closest national park to General Felipe Ángeles (Los Ángeles), Hidalgo — 40 km (24.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 55 min behind the wheel.

El Chico, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl, Tula, El Tepeyac, 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.

General Felipe Ángeles (Los Ángeles) has a population of about 3,776.

National parks near General Felipe Ángeles (Los Ángeles)

Parks ranked by distance from General Felipe Ángeles (Los Ángeles)
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
El Chico National Park40 km (24.9 mi)55 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park43.6 km (27.1 mi)59 minDoable as a day trip
Tula National Park47.1 km (29.3 mi)1 hr 2 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park47.8 km (29.7 mi)1 hr 3 minDoable as a day trip
Los Remedios National Park58.2 km (36.1 mi)1 hr 14 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park63.9 km (39.7 mi)1 hr 20 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park65.7 km (40.8 mi)1 hr 22 minDoable as a day trip
Lomas de Padierna National Park72.2 km (44.9 mi)1 hr 29 minDoable as a day trip
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park73.2 km (45.5 mi)1 hr 30 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto de los Leones National Park76.3 km (47.4 mi)1 hr 34 minDoable as a day trip

When to make this trip

El Chico 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 El Chico National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near General Felipe Ángeles (Los Ángeles) 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 General Felipe Ángeles (Los Ángeles)
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 General Felipe Ángeles (Los Ángeles)

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 El Chico National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to General Felipe Ángeles (Los Ángeles)?

El Chico National Park. It is about 40 km (24.9 mi) from General Felipe Ángeles (Los Ángeles), roughly 55 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from General Felipe Ángeles (Los Ángeles)?

Yes — El Chico National Park, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park, Tula National Park, El Tepeyac 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 General Felipe Ángeles (Los Ángeles)?

10 parks are within reach of General Felipe Ángeles (Los Ángeles), 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near General Felipe Ángeles (Los Ángeles)?

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