National parks near Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico City
Gustavo Adolfo Madero sits inside the Mexico City area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Mexico City for the full write-up.
El Tepeyac National Park is the closest national park to Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico City — 1.1 km (0.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 min behind the wheel.
El Tepeyac, Los Remedios, Cerro de la Estrella, El Histórico Coyoacán, Lomas de Padierna, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl, and Desierto de los Leones are close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla and Cumbres del Ajusco make a full day trip — leave early.
Gustavo Adolfo Madero has a population of about 1,185,772.
El Tepeyac
Los Remedios
Cerro de la Estrella
El Histórico Coyoacán
Lomas de Padierna
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan
National parks near Gustavo Adolfo Madero
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Tepeyac National Park | 1.1 km (0.7 mi) | 2 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Los Remedios National Park | 15.1 km (9.4 mi) | 25 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Cerro de la Estrella National Park | 16.8 km (10.4 mi) | 28 min | Right on your doorstep |
| El Histórico Coyoacán National Park | 16.8 km (10.4 mi) | 28 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Lomas de Padierna National Park | 23.4 km (14.6 mi) | 37 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park | 24.4 km (15.1 mi) | 38 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park | 28.6 km (17.8 mi) | 43 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Desierto de los Leones National Park | 28.8 km (17.9 mi) | 43 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park | 34.3 km (21.3 mi) | 49 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cumbres del Ajusco National Park | 34.6 km (21.5 mi) | 49 min | Doable as a day trip |
When to make this trip
El Tepeyac 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.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Gustavo Adolfo Madero 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 |
|---|---|---|
| El Histórico Coyoacán → Lomas de Padierna | 7.1 km (4.4 mi) | 12 min |
| Cerro de la Estrella → El Histórico Coyoacán | 8.6 km (5.3 mi) | 14 min |
| Cerro de la Estrella → Lomas de Padierna | 14 km (8.7 mi) | 23 min |
| El Tepeyac → Los Remedios | 15.7 km (9.8 mi) | 26 min |
Planning a trip from Gustavo Adolfo Madero
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 Gustavo Adolfo Madero?
El Tepeyac National Park. It is about 1.1 km (0.7 mi) from Gustavo Adolfo Madero, roughly 2 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Gustavo Adolfo Madero?
Yes — El Tepeyac National Park, Los Remedios National Park, Cerro de la Estrella National Park, El Histórico Coyoacán National Park, Lomas de Padierna National Park, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park, Desierto de los Leones National Park, Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park, and Cumbres del Ajusco National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Gustavo Adolfo Madero?
10 parks are within reach of Gustavo Adolfo Madero, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Gustavo Adolfo Madero?
For El Tepeyac National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.