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National parks near Colonia Antorcha Campesina (Santa Rosa), Michoacán

Colonia Antorcha Campesina (Santa Rosa) sits inside the Ciudad Hidalgo area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Ciudad Hidalgo for the full write-up.

Cerro de Garnica National Park is the closest national park to Colonia Antorcha Campesina (Santa Rosa), Michoacán — 32 km (19.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 46 min behind the wheel.

Cerro de Garnica, Bosencheve, El Cimatario, Rayón, Cerro de las Campanas, Nevado de Toluca, Desierto del Carmen, Insurgente José María Morelos, Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, and Tula make a full day trip — leave early.

Colonia Antorcha Campesina (Santa Rosa) has a population of about 1,761.

National parks near Colonia Antorcha Campesina (Santa Rosa)

Parks ranked by distance from Colonia Antorcha Campesina (Santa Rosa)
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Cerro de Garnica National Park32 km (19.9 mi)46 minDoable as a day trip
Bosencheve National Park52.7 km (32.7 mi)1 hr 8 minDoable as a day trip
El Cimatario National Park96.1 km (59.7 mi)1 hr 52 minDoable as a day trip
Rayón National Park99.4 km (61.8 mi)1 hr 55 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de las Campanas National Park102 km (63.5 mi)1 hr 57 minDoable as a day trip
Nevado de Toluca National Park102 km (63.6 mi)1 hr 57 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto del Carmen National Park105 km (65 mi)1 hr 59 minDoable as a day trip
Insurgente José María Morelos National Park115 km (71.3 mi)2 hr 8 minDoable as a day trip
Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park131 km (81.4 mi)2 hr 23 minDoable as a day trip
Tula National Park131 km (81.5 mi)2 hr 23 minDoable as a day trip

When to make this trip

Cerro de Garnica 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 Garnica National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Colonia Antorcha Campesina (Santa Rosa) 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 Colonia Antorcha Campesina (Santa Rosa)
PairApartEstimated drive
El Cimatario → Cerro de las Campanas8.8 km (5.5 mi)15 min
Cerro de Garnica → Rayón70.9 km (44.1 mi)1 hr 28 min
Cerro de Garnica → Bosencheve77.3 km (48 mi)1 hr 35 min
Cerro de Garnica → El Cimatario114 km (70.9 mi)2 hr 8 min

Planning a trip from Colonia Antorcha Campesina (Santa Rosa)

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 Garnica National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Colonia Antorcha Campesina (Santa Rosa)?

Cerro de Garnica National Park. It is about 32 km (19.9 mi) from Colonia Antorcha Campesina (Santa Rosa), roughly 46 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Colonia Antorcha Campesina (Santa Rosa)?

Yes — Cerro de Garnica National Park, Bosencheve National Park, El Cimatario National Park, Rayón National Park, Cerro de las Campanas National Park, Nevado de Toluca National Park, Desierto del Carmen National Park, Insurgente José María Morelos National Park, Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park, and Tula National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Colonia Antorcha Campesina (Santa Rosa)?

10 parks are within reach of Colonia Antorcha Campesina (Santa Rosa), 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Colonia Antorcha Campesina (Santa Rosa)?

For Cerro de Garnica National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.