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National parks near Tetelco, Mexico City

Tetelco 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 Tetelco, Mexico City — 18.8 km (11.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 31 min behind the wheel.

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

Tetelco has a population of about 4,246.

National parks near Tetelco

Parks ranked by distance from Tetelco
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park18.8 km (11.7 mi)31 minRight on your doorstep
Sacromonte National Park22.9 km (14.2 mi)36 minRight on your doorstep
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park23.1 km (14.4 mi)37 minRight on your doorstep
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park25.9 km (16.1 mi)40 minRight on your doorstep
El Tepozteco National Park27.5 km (17.1 mi)41 minRight on your doorstep
Lomas de Padierna National Park27.9 km (17.4 mi)42 minRight on your doorstep
Cumbres del Ajusco National Park29.8 km (18.5 mi)44 minRight on your doorstep
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park32.6 km (20.2 mi)47 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park34.8 km (21.6 mi)49 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park35.9 km (22.3 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 Tetelco 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 Tetelco
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
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan → El Tepozteco32.7 km (20.3 mi)47 min

Planning a trip from Tetelco

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 Tetelco?

Cerro de la Estrella National Park. It is about 18.8 km (11.7 mi) from Tetelco, roughly 31 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Tetelco?

Yes — Cerro de la Estrella National Park, Sacromonte National Park, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park, El Histórico Coyoacán National Park, El Tepozteco National Park, Lomas de Padierna National Park, Cumbres del Ajusco National Park, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, El Tepeyac National Park, and Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Tetelco?

10 parks are within reach of Tetelco, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Tetelco?

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.