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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.

National parks near Delegación Cuajimalpa de Morelos

Parks ranked by distance from Delegación Cuajimalpa de Morelos
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Desierto de los Leones National Park6.5 km (4 mi)11 minRight on your doorstep
Lomas de Padierna National Park9.9 km (6.2 mi)17 minRight on your doorstep
Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park11.4 km (7.1 mi)19 minRight on your doorstep
Los Remedios National Park12.4 km (7.7 mi)21 minRight on your doorstep
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park12.6 km (7.8 mi)21 minRight on your doorstep
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park14.9 km (9.2 mi)25 minRight on your doorstep
Cumbres del Ajusco National Park17.5 km (10.9 mi)29 minRight on your doorstep
Cerro de la Estrella National Park21.1 km (13.1 mi)35 minRight on your doorstep
El Tepeyac National Park24.4 km (15.2 mi)38 minRight on your doorstep
Desierto del Carmen National Park29.8 km (18.5 mi)44 minRight 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.

Distances between parks near Delegación Cuajimalpa de Morelos
PairApartEstimated drive
Desierto de los Leones → Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla5.6 km (3.5 mi)9 min
Lomas de Padierna → El Histórico Coyoacán7.1 km (4.4 mi)12 min
Desierto de los Leones → Lomas de Padierna9.1 km (5.6 mi)15 min
Lomas de Padierna → Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla14 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.

Read the Desierto de los Leones National Park guide

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.