National parks near Delegación Cuajimalpa de Morelos, Mexico City
Delegación Cuajimalpa de Morelos sits inside the Mexico City area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Mexico City for the full write-up.
Desierto de los Leones National Park is the closest national park to Delegación Cuajimalpa de Morelos, Mexico City — 6.5 km (4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 11 min behind the wheel.
Desierto de los Leones, Lomas de Padierna, Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, Los Remedios, El Histórico Coyoacán, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan, Cumbres del Ajusco, Cerro de la Estrella, El Tepeyac, and Desierto del Carmen are close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon.
Delegación Cuajimalpa de Morelos has a population of about 160,491.
Desierto de los Leones
Lomas de Padierna
Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Los Remedios
El Histórico Coyoacán
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan
National parks near Delegación Cuajimalpa de Morelos
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desierto de los Leones National Park | 6.5 km (4 mi) | 11 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Lomas de Padierna National Park | 9.9 km (6.2 mi) | 17 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park | 11.4 km (7.1 mi) | 19 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Los Remedios National Park | 12.4 km (7.7 mi) | 21 min | Right on your doorstep |
| El Histórico Coyoacán National Park | 12.6 km (7.8 mi) | 21 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park | 14.9 km (9.2 mi) | 25 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Cumbres del Ajusco National Park | 17.5 km (10.9 mi) | 29 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Cerro de la Estrella National Park | 21.1 km (13.1 mi) | 35 min | Right on your doorstep |
| El Tepeyac National Park | 24.4 km (15.2 mi) | 38 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Desierto del Carmen National Park | 29.8 km (18.5 mi) | 44 min | Right on your doorstep |
When to make this trip
Desierto de los Leones 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 Desierto de los Leones National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Delegación Cuajimalpa de Morelos are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Desierto de los Leones → Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla | 5.6 km (3.5 mi) | 9 min |
| Lomas de Padierna → El Histórico Coyoacán | 7.1 km (4.4 mi) | 12 min |
| Desierto de los Leones → Lomas de Padierna | 9.1 km (5.6 mi) | 15 min |
| Lomas de Padierna → Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla | 14 km (8.7 mi) | 23 min |
Planning a trip from Delegación Cuajimalpa de Morelos
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.
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Delegación Cuajimalpa de Morelos?
Desierto de los Leones National Park. It is about 6.5 km (4 mi) from Delegación Cuajimalpa de Morelos, roughly 11 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Delegación Cuajimalpa de Morelos?
Yes — Desierto de los Leones National Park, Lomas de Padierna National Park, Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park, Los Remedios National Park, El Histórico Coyoacán National Park, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park, Cumbres del Ajusco National Park, Cerro de la Estrella National Park, El Tepeyac National Park, and Desierto del Carmen National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Delegación Cuajimalpa de Morelos?
10 parks are within reach of Delegación Cuajimalpa de Morelos, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Delegación Cuajimalpa de Morelos?
For Desierto de los Leones National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.