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National parks near Jagüey de Téllez (Estación Téllez), Hidalgo

Jagüey de Téllez (Estación Téllez) sits inside the Pachuca de Soto area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Pachuca de Soto for the full write-up.

El Chico National Park is the closest national park to Jagüey de Téllez (Estación Téllez), Hidalgo — 25.9 km (16.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 40 min behind the wheel.

El Chico is close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl, Tula, El Tepeyac, Los Remedios, Cerro de la Estrella, El Histórico Coyoacán, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl, Lomas de Padierna, and Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan make a full day trip — leave early.

Jagüey de Téllez (Estación Téllez) has a population of about 3,266.

National parks near Jagüey de Téllez (Estación Téllez)

Parks ranked by distance from Jagüey de Téllez (Estación Téllez)
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
El Chico National Park25.9 km (16.1 mi)40 minRight on your doorstep
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park52.1 km (32.4 mi)1 hr 8 minDoable as a day trip
Tula National Park58.5 km (36.3 mi)1 hr 15 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park62.7 km (38.9 mi)1 hr 19 minDoable as a day trip
Los Remedios National Park74.4 km (46.2 mi)1 hr 32 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park77.5 km (48.2 mi)1 hr 35 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park80.4 km (49.9 mi)1 hr 38 minDoable as a day trip
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park83.8 km (52.1 mi)1 hr 41 minDoable as a day trip
Lomas de Padierna National Park87.2 km (54.2 mi)1 hr 44 minDoable as a day trip
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park87.6 km (54.4 mi)1 hr 44 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 Jagüey de Téllez (Estación Téllez) 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 Jagüey de Téllez (Estación Téllez)
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 Jagüey de Téllez (Estación Téllez)

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 Jagüey de Téllez (Estación Téllez)?

El Chico National Park. It is about 25.9 km (16.1 mi) from Jagüey de Téllez (Estación Téllez), roughly 40 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Jagüey de Téllez (Estación Téllez)?

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, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, Lomas de Padierna National Park, and Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Jagüey de Téllez (Estación Téllez)?

10 parks are within reach of Jagüey de Téllez (Estación Téllez), 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Jagüey de Téllez (Estación Téllez)?

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.