National parks near Loma de San Francisco, México
Loma de San Francisco sits inside the Toluca area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Toluca for the full write-up.
Nevado de Toluca National Park is the closest national park to Loma de San Francisco, México — 20.7 km (12.8 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 34 min behind the wheel.
Nevado de Toluca is close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Bosencheve, Desierto del Carmen, Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, Desierto de los Leones, Lagunas de Zempoala, Cumbres del Ajusco, Lomas de Padierna, Los Remedios, and Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan make a full day trip — leave early.
Loma de San Francisco has a population of about 1,252.
Nevado de Toluca
Bosencheve
Desierto del Carmen
Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Desierto de los Leones
Lagunas de Zempoala
National parks near Loma de San Francisco
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevado de Toluca National Park | 20.7 km (12.8 mi) | 34 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Bosencheve National Park | 34.7 km (21.6 mi) | 49 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Desierto del Carmen National Park | 34.9 km (21.7 mi) | 49 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park | 48.2 km (29.9 mi) | 1 hr 4 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Desierto de los Leones National Park | 52.9 km (32.9 mi) | 1 hr 9 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lagunas de Zempoala National Park | 57.3 km (35.6 mi) | 1 hr 13 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cumbres del Ajusco National Park | 58.5 km (36.4 mi) | 1 hr 15 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lomas de Padierna National Park | 61.9 km (38.5 mi) | 1 hr 18 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Los Remedios National Park | 62 km (38.5 mi) | 1 hr 18 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park | 65.9 km (41 mi) | 1 hr 23 min | Doable as a day trip |
When to make this trip
Nevado de Toluca 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 Loma de San Francisco 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 → Desierto de los Leones | 5.6 km (3.5 mi) | 9 min |
| Desierto del Carmen → Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla | 30.3 km (18.8 mi) | 44 min |
| Desierto del Carmen → Desierto de los Leones | 31.6 km (19.6 mi) | 46 min |
| Nevado de Toluca → Desierto del Carmen | 47.9 km (29.7 mi) | 1 hr 3 min |
Planning a trip from Loma de San Francisco
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 Zinacantepec
- Zinacantepec
- San Antonio Acahualco
- San Juan de las Huertas
- Ejido San Lorenzo Cuauhtenco
- Santa Cruz Cuauhtenco
- Barrio de México
- Conjunto Urbano la Loma I
- El Cóporo
- Santa María del Monte
- La Joya
- Cerro La Calera
- San Bartolo el Viejo
- Colonia Morelos
- Tejalpa
- San Bartolo del Llano (San Isidro)
- Colonia Ricardo Flores Magón
- El Curtidor
- Ojo de Agua
- El Contadero de Matamoros
- San Pedro Tejalpa
- Colonia Cuauhtémoc
- El Porvenir I
- Cerro del Murciélago
- San José Barbabosa
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Loma de San Francisco?
Nevado de Toluca National Park. It is about 20.7 km (12.8 mi) from Loma de San Francisco, roughly 34 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Loma de San Francisco?
Yes — Nevado de Toluca National Park, Bosencheve National Park, Desierto del Carmen National Park, Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park, Desierto de los Leones National Park, Lagunas de Zempoala National Park, Cumbres del Ajusco National Park, Lomas de Padierna National Park, Los Remedios National Park, and Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Loma de San Francisco?
10 parks are within reach of Loma de San Francisco, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Loma de San Francisco?
For Nevado de Toluca National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.