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National parks near San Lorenzo Tlacoyucan, Mexico City

San Lorenzo Tlacoyucan sits inside the Mexico City area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Mexico City for the full write-up.

Cerro de la Estrella National Park is the closest national park to San Lorenzo Tlacoyucan, Mexico City — 19.7 km (12.2 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 33 min behind the wheel.

Cerro de la Estrella, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan, El Tepozteco, Cumbres del Ajusco, El Histórico Coyoacán, Lomas de Padierna, and Sacromonte are close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Desierto de los Leones, Lagunas de Zempoala, and Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla make a full day trip — leave early.

San Lorenzo Tlacoyucan has a population of about 3,676.

National parks near San Lorenzo Tlacoyucan

Parks ranked by distance from San Lorenzo Tlacoyucan
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park19.7 km (12.2 mi)33 minRight on your doorstep
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park19.8 km (12.3 mi)33 minRight on your doorstep
El Tepozteco National Park20.8 km (12.9 mi)34 minRight on your doorstep
Cumbres del Ajusco National Park23.9 km (14.9 mi)38 minRight on your doorstep
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park24.7 km (15.3 mi)38 minRight on your doorstep
Lomas de Padierna National Park24.7 km (15.4 mi)38 minRight on your doorstep
Sacromonte National Park27.4 km (17.1 mi)41 minRight on your doorstep
Desierto de los Leones National Park32.5 km (20.2 mi)47 minDoable as a day trip
Lagunas de Zempoala National Park33.1 km (20.5 mi)47 minDoable as a day trip
Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park35.4 km (22 mi)50 minDoable as a day trip

When to make this trip

Cerro de la Estrella 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 Cerro de la Estrella National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near San Lorenzo Tlacoyucan 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 San Lorenzo Tlacoyucan
PairApartEstimated drive
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan → El Histórico Coyoacán7.8 km (4.8 mi)13 min
Cerro de la Estrella → El Histórico Coyoacán8.6 km (5.3 mi)14 min
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan → Cumbres del Ajusco11.1 km (6.9 mi)18 min
Cerro de la Estrella → Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan11.5 km (7.1 mi)19 min

Planning a trip from San Lorenzo Tlacoyucan

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 Cerro de la Estrella National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to San Lorenzo Tlacoyucan?

Cerro de la Estrella National Park. It is about 19.7 km (12.2 mi) from San Lorenzo Tlacoyucan, roughly 33 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from San Lorenzo Tlacoyucan?

Yes — Cerro de la Estrella National Park, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park, El Tepozteco National Park, Cumbres del Ajusco National Park, El Histórico Coyoacán National Park, Lomas de Padierna National Park, Sacromonte National Park, Desierto de los Leones National Park, Lagunas de Zempoala National Park, and Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near San Lorenzo Tlacoyucan?

10 parks are within reach of San Lorenzo Tlacoyucan, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near San Lorenzo Tlacoyucan?

For Cerro de la Estrella National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.