National parks near Santa Catarina Yecahuizotl, Mexico City
Santa Catarina Yecahuizotl 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 Catarina Yecahuizotl, Mexico City — 13.8 km (8.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 23 min behind the wheel.
Cerro de la Estrella, El Histórico Coyoacán, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan, El Tepeyac, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl, Lomas de Padierna, and Sacromonte are close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Cumbres del Ajusco, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl, and Los Remedios make a full day trip — leave early.
Santa Catarina Yecahuizotl has a population of about 9,563.
Cerro de la Estrella
El Histórico Coyoacán
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan
El Tepeyac
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl
Lomas de Padierna
National parks near Santa Catarina Yecahuizotl
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro de la Estrella National Park | 13.8 km (8.5 mi) | 23 min | Right on your doorstep |
| El Histórico Coyoacán National Park | 22.3 km (13.8 mi) | 36 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park | 22.9 km (14.2 mi) | 36 min | Right on your doorstep |
| El Tepeyac National Park | 25.9 km (16.1 mi) | 40 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park | 26 km (16.2 mi) | 40 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Lomas de Padierna National Park | 26.8 km (16.7 mi) | 41 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Sacromonte National Park | 28.5 km (17.7 mi) | 42 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Cumbres del Ajusco National Park | 32.5 km (20.2 mi) | 47 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park | 32.7 km (20.3 mi) | 47 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Los Remedios National Park | 35.4 km (22 mi) | 50 min | Doable 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 Catarina Yecahuizotl 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 → Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan | 7.8 km (4.8 mi) | 13 min |
| Cerro de la Estrella → El Histórico Coyoacán | 8.6 km (5.3 mi) | 14 min |
| Cerro de la Estrella → Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan | 11.5 km (7.1 mi) | 19 min |
| Cerro de la Estrella → El Tepeyac | 17.7 km (11 mi) | 30 min |
Planning a trip from Santa Catarina Yecahuizotl
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.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Santa Catarina Yecahuizotl?
Cerro de la Estrella National Park. It is about 13.8 km (8.5 mi) from Santa Catarina Yecahuizotl, roughly 23 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Santa Catarina Yecahuizotl?
Yes — Cerro de la Estrella National Park, El Histórico Coyoacán National Park, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park, El Tepeyac National Park, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park, Lomas de Padierna National Park, Sacromonte National Park, Cumbres del Ajusco National Park, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, and Los Remedios National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Santa Catarina Yecahuizotl?
10 parks are within reach of Santa Catarina Yecahuizotl, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Santa Catarina Yecahuizotl?
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.