National parks in Mexico City
Mexico City has 6 national parks: Cerro de la Estrella, Cumbres del Ajusco, El Histórico Coyoacán, El Tepeyac, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan, and Lomas de Padierna.
Cerro de la Estrella
Cumbres del Ajusco
El Histórico Coyoacán
El Tepeyac
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan
Lomas de Padierna
National parks in Mexico City
- Cerro de la Estrella National Park
A volcanic hill and archaeological zone in eastern Mexico City. Urban parkland with pre-Hispanic ruins and city views.
- Cumbres del Ajusco National Park
Pine–oak highlands on the south edge of Mexico City. Popular weekend hiking and cold nights above the capital.
- El Histórico Coyoacán National Park
Historic woodland and gardens in the Coyoacán borough of Mexico City. Urban green space tied to the neighborhood’s colonial past.
- El Tepeyac National Park
A wooded hill in northern Mexico City tied to the Basilica of Guadalupe. Urban pilgrimage paths and city views.
- Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park
Springs and oak woodland in southern Mexico City’s Tlalpan district. Urban nature reserve with seasonal flowing water.
- Lomas de Padierna National Park
Oak woodland on the southern edge of Mexico City. Urban-adjacent trails above the Tlalpan and Pedregal neighborhoods.
Other parks within reach of Mexico City
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Histórico Coyoacán National Park | 7.9 km (4.9 mi) | 13 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Cerro de la Estrella National Park | 8.1 km (5 mi) | 13 min | Right on your doorstep |
| El Tepeyac National Park | 10.6 km (6.6 mi) | 18 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Lomas de Padierna National Park | 14.9 km (9.3 mi) | 25 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park | 15.1 km (9.4 mi) | 25 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Los Remedios National Park | 15.4 km (9.5 mi) | 26 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Desierto de los Leones National Park | 21.9 km (13.6 mi) | 35 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Cumbres del Ajusco National Park | 25.7 km (16 mi) | 39 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park | 27.5 km (17.1 mi) | 41 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park | 32.1 km (20 mi) | 46 min | Doable as a day trip |
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Common questions
How many national parks are in Mexico City?
6: Cerro de la Estrella National Park, Cumbres del Ajusco National Park, El Histórico Coyoacán National Park, El Tepeyac National Park, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park, and Lomas de Padierna National Park.
What is the closest national park to Mexico City?
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park, roughly 7.9 km (4.9 mi) out and about 13 min of driving from the centre of Mexico City.