National parks near Colonia San Francisco de Asís, México
Colonia San Francisco de Asís sits inside the San Pedro de los Baños area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near San Pedro de los Baños for the full write-up.
Desierto del Carmen National Park is the closest national park to Colonia San Francisco de Asís, México — 24.1 km (15 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 38 min behind the wheel.
Desierto del Carmen is close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Bosencheve, Nevado de Toluca, Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, Los Remedios, Desierto de los Leones, Lomas de Padierna, El Histórico Coyoacán, Cumbres del Ajusco, and El Tepeyac make a full day trip — leave early.
Colonia San Francisco de Asís has a population of about 1,757.
Desierto del Carmen
Bosencheve
Nevado de Toluca
Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Los Remedios
Desierto de los Leones
National parks near Colonia San Francisco de Asís
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desierto del Carmen National Park | 24.1 km (15 mi) | 38 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Bosencheve National Park | 41.4 km (25.7 mi) | 56 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Nevado de Toluca National Park | 53 km (33 mi) | 1 hr 9 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park | 53.6 km (33.3 mi) | 1 hr 9 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Los Remedios National Park | 53.7 km (33.4 mi) | 1 hr 9 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Desierto de los Leones National Park | 55.5 km (34.5 mi) | 1 hr 11 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lomas de Padierna National Park | 63.5 km (39.5 mi) | 1 hr 20 min | Doable as a day trip |
| El Histórico Coyoacán National Park | 66 km (41 mi) | 1 hr 23 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cumbres del Ajusco National Park | 66 km (41 mi) | 1 hr 23 min | Doable as a day trip |
| El Tepeyac National Park | 68.4 km (42.5 mi) | 1 hr 25 min | Doable as a day trip |
When to make this trip
Desierto del Carmen 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 Colonia San Francisco de Asís 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla → Los Remedios | 23.6 km (14.7 mi) | 37 min |
| Desierto del Carmen → Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla | 30.3 km (18.8 mi) | 44 min |
| Desierto del Carmen → Los Remedios | 31 km (19.3 mi) | 45 min |
| Desierto del Carmen → Nevado de Toluca | 47.9 km (29.7 mi) | 1 hr 3 min |
Planning a trip from Colonia San Francisco de Asís
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.
Other towns in Ixtlahuaca
- San Pedro de los Baños
- San Pedro Los Baños
- Santo Domingo de Guzmán
- Emiliano Zapata (Santo Domingo)
- Ixtlahuaca de Rayón
- San Ildefonso
- La Concepción de los Baños
- San Pedro el Alto
- Santa Ana Ixtlahuaca (Santa Ana Ixtlahuacingo)
- Santa María del Llano
- San Juan de las Manzanas
- Guadalupe Cachi
- Ixtapantongo
- San Lorenzo Toxico
- Santa Ana la Ladera
- Barrio San Joaquín el Junco
- Barrio de San Pedro la Cabecera
- Jalpa de los Baños
- San Antonio Bonixi
- San Isidro Boxipe
- San Miguel Enyege
- San Mateo Ixtlahuaca
- La Concepción Enyege
- San Andrés del Pedregal
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Colonia San Francisco de Asís?
Desierto del Carmen National Park. It is about 24.1 km (15 mi) from Colonia San Francisco de Asís, roughly 38 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Colonia San Francisco de Asís?
Yes — Desierto del Carmen National Park, Bosencheve National Park, Nevado de Toluca National Park, Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park, Los Remedios National Park, Desierto de los Leones National Park, Lomas de Padierna National Park, El Histórico Coyoacán National Park, Cumbres del Ajusco National Park, and El Tepeyac National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Colonia San Francisco de Asís?
10 parks are within reach of Colonia San Francisco de Asís, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Colonia San Francisco de Asís?
For Desierto del Carmen National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.