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National parks near La Amistad, Hidalgo

La Amistad 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 La Amistad, Hidalgo — 6.6 km (4.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 11 min behind the wheel.

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

La Amistad has a population of about 1,401.

National parks near La Amistad

Parks ranked by distance from La Amistad
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Tula National Park6.6 km (4.1 mi)11 minRight on your doorstep
Los Remedios National Park59.7 km (37.1 mi)1 hr 16 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park60.5 km (37.6 mi)1 hr 17 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto del Carmen National Park63.5 km (39.4 mi)1 hr 20 minDoable as a day trip
El Chico National Park65.4 km (40.6 mi)1 hr 22 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park74.4 km (46.2 mi)1 hr 32 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park74.6 km (46.3 mi)1 hr 32 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto de los Leones National Park77.4 km (48.1 mi)1 hr 35 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park77.6 km (48.2 mi)1 hr 35 minDoable as a day trip
Lomas de Padierna National Park78.4 km (48.7 mi)1 hr 36 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 Amistad 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 Amistad
PairApartEstimated drive
Los Remedios → El Tepeyac15.7 km (9.8 mi)26 min
Los Remedios → Desierto del Carmen31 km (19.3 mi)45 min
El Tepeyac → Desierto del Carmen46.5 km (28.9 mi)1 hr 2 min
Tula → El Chico65.6 km (40.8 mi)1 hr 22 min

Planning a trip from La Amistad

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 Amistad?

Tula National Park. It is about 6.6 km (4.1 mi) from La Amistad, roughly 11 min of driving.

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

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

How many national parks are near La Amistad?

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

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

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.