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National parks near Santa Ana Tlacotenco, Mexico City

Santa Ana Tlacotenco 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 Santa Ana Tlacotenco, Mexico City — 21.1 km (13.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 35 min behind the wheel.

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

Santa Ana Tlacotenco has a population of about 10,593.

National parks near Santa Ana Tlacotenco

Parks ranked by distance from Santa Ana Tlacotenco
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park21.1 km (13.1 mi)35 minRight on your doorstep
El Tepozteco National Park22.3 km (13.8 mi)36 minRight on your doorstep
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park22.7 km (14.1 mi)36 minRight on your doorstep
Sacromonte National Park23.9 km (14.9 mi)38 minRight on your doorstep
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park27 km (16.8 mi)41 minRight on your doorstep
Cumbres del Ajusco National Park27.5 km (17.1 mi)41 minRight on your doorstep
Lomas de Padierna National Park27.7 km (17.2 mi)42 minRight on your doorstep
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park35.8 km (22.2 mi)50 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto de los Leones National Park35.8 km (22.2 mi)50 minDoable as a day trip
Lagunas de Zempoala National Park36.4 km (22.6 mi)51 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 Santa Ana Tlacotenco 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 Santa Ana Tlacotenco
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
Cerro de la Estrella → Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan11.5 km (7.1 mi)19 min
El Tepozteco → Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan32.7 km (20.3 mi)47 min

Planning a trip from Santa Ana Tlacotenco

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 Santa Ana Tlacotenco?

Cerro de la Estrella National Park. It is about 21.1 km (13.1 mi) from Santa Ana Tlacotenco, roughly 35 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Santa Ana Tlacotenco?

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

How many national parks are near Santa Ana Tlacotenco?

10 parks are within reach of Santa Ana Tlacotenco, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Santa Ana Tlacotenco?

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.