National parks near Xico, México
Cerro de la Estrella National Park is the closest national park to Xico, México — 16.9 km (10.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 28 min behind the wheel.
Cerro de la Estrella, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan, Sacromonte, El Histórico Coyoacán, Lomas de Padierna, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl, and El Tepeyac are close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Cumbres del Ajusco and El Tepozteco make a full day trip — leave early.
Xico has a population of about 384,327.
Cerro de la Estrella
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan
Sacromonte
El Histórico Coyoacán
Lomas de Padierna
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl
National parks near Xico
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro de la Estrella National Park | 16.9 km (10.5 mi) | 28 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park | 24.2 km (15 mi) | 38 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Sacromonte National Park | 24.2 km (15.1 mi) | 38 min | Right on your doorstep |
| El Histórico Coyoacán National Park | 25 km (15.5 mi) | 39 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Lomas de Padierna National Park | 28.6 km (17.8 mi) | 43 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park | 29.5 km (18.3 mi) | 44 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park | 30.4 km (18.9 mi) | 45 min | Right on your doorstep |
| El Tepeyac National Park | 30.6 km (19 mi) | 45 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Cumbres del Ajusco National Park | 32.7 km (20.3 mi) | 47 min | Doable as a day trip |
| El Tepozteco National Park | 33.9 km (21 mi) | 48 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 Xico 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan → Lomas de Padierna | 4.9 km (3.1 mi) | 8 min |
| El Histórico Coyoacán → Lomas de Padierna | 7.1 km (4.4 mi) | 12 min |
| Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan → El Histórico Coyoacán | 7.8 km (4.8 mi) | 13 min |
| Cerro de la Estrella → El Histórico Coyoacán | 8.6 km (5.3 mi) | 14 min |
Planning a trip from Xico
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.
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Xico?
Cerro de la Estrella National Park. It is about 16.9 km (10.5 mi) from Xico, roughly 28 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Xico?
Yes — Cerro de la Estrella National Park, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park, Sacromonte National Park, El Histórico Coyoacán National Park, Lomas de Padierna National Park, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, El Tepeyac National Park, Cumbres del Ajusco National Park, and El Tepozteco National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Xico?
10 parks are within reach of Xico, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Xico?
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.