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National parks near Tlahuelompa (San Francisco Tlahuelompa), Hidalgo

Tlahuelompa (San Francisco Tlahuelompa) sits inside the Zacualtipán area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Zacualtipán for the full write-up.

El Chico National Park is the closest national park to Tlahuelompa (San Francisco Tlahuelompa), Hidalgo — 51.9 km (32.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 8 min behind the wheel.

El Chico, Los Mármoles, Tula, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl, El Tepeyac, Los Remedios, Xicoténcatl, Cerro de la Estrella, El Histórico Coyoacán, and Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl make a full day trip — leave early.

Tlahuelompa (San Francisco Tlahuelompa) has a population of about 1,015.

National parks near Tlahuelompa (San Francisco Tlahuelompa)

Parks ranked by distance from Tlahuelompa (San Francisco Tlahuelompa)
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
El Chico National Park51.9 km (32.3 mi)1 hr 8 minDoable as a day trip
Los Mármoles National Park73.6 km (45.7 mi)1 hr 31 minDoable as a day trip
Tula National Park103 km (64 mi)1 hr 58 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park129 km (80.4 mi)2 hr 21 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park139 km (86.5 mi)2 hr 30 minDoable as a day trip
Los Remedios National Park149 km (92.4 mi)2 hr 38 minDoable as a day trip
Xicoténcatl National Park153 km (95.2 mi)2 hr 42 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park155 km (96.3 mi)2 hr 44 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park157 km (97.6 mi)2 hr 46 minDoable as a day trip
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park158 km (97.9 mi)2 hr 46 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 Tlahuelompa (San Francisco Tlahuelompa) 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 Tlahuelompa (San Francisco Tlahuelompa)
PairApartEstimated drive
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl → El Tepeyac28.1 km (17.5 mi)42 min
El Chico → Tula65.6 km (40.8 mi)1 hr 22 min
Tula → El Tepeyac67 km (41.6 mi)1 hr 24 min
El Chico → Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl77.9 km (48.4 mi)1 hr 35 min

Planning a trip from Tlahuelompa (San Francisco Tlahuelompa)

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 Tlahuelompa (San Francisco Tlahuelompa)?

El Chico National Park. It is about 51.9 km (32.3 mi) from Tlahuelompa (San Francisco Tlahuelompa), roughly 1 hr 8 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Tlahuelompa (San Francisco Tlahuelompa)?

Yes — El Chico National Park, Los Mármoles National Park, Tula National Park, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park, El Tepeyac National Park, Los Remedios National Park, Xicoténcatl National Park, Cerro de la Estrella National Park, El Histórico Coyoacán National Park, and Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Tlahuelompa (San Francisco Tlahuelompa)?

10 parks are within reach of Tlahuelompa (San Francisco Tlahuelompa), 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Tlahuelompa (San Francisco Tlahuelompa)?

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.