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National parks near Marcelino Rodríguez (San Ignacio), Morelos

Marcelino Rodríguez (San Ignacio) sits inside the Axochiapan area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Axochiapan for the full write-up.

El Tepozteco National Park is the closest national park to Marcelino Rodríguez (San Ignacio), Morelos — 60.2 km (37.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 16 min behind the wheel.

El Tepozteco, Sacromonte, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl, Lagunas de Zempoala, Grutas de Cacahuamilpa, Cumbres del Ajusco, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan, Cerro de la Estrella, Lomas de Padierna, and Xicoténcatl make a full day trip — leave early.

Marcelino Rodríguez (San Ignacio) has a population of about 1,868.

National parks near Marcelino Rodríguez (San Ignacio)

Parks ranked by distance from Marcelino Rodríguez (San Ignacio)
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
El Tepozteco National Park60.2 km (37.4 mi)1 hr 16 minDoable as a day trip
Sacromonte National Park61.2 km (38 mi)1 hr 17 minDoable as a day trip
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park73.6 km (45.7 mi)1 hr 31 minDoable as a day trip
Lagunas de Zempoala National Park80.6 km (50.1 mi)1 hr 38 minDoable as a day trip
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park81.4 km (50.6 mi)1 hr 39 minDoable as a day trip
Cumbres del Ajusco National Park89 km (55.3 mi)1 hr 46 minDoable as a day trip
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park91 km (56.5 mi)1 hr 47 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park92.6 km (57.5 mi)1 hr 49 minDoable as a day trip
Lomas de Padierna National Park95.5 km (59.3 mi)1 hr 51 minDoable as a day trip
Xicoténcatl National Park97 km (60.3 mi)1 hr 53 minDoable as a day trip

When to make this trip

El Tepozteco 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 El Tepozteco National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Marcelino Rodríguez (San Ignacio) 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 Marcelino Rodríguez (San Ignacio)
PairApartEstimated drive
Sacromonte → Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl16.8 km (10.5 mi)28 min
El Tepozteco → Lagunas de Zempoala23.8 km (14.8 mi)37 min
El Tepozteco → Sacromonte37 km (23 mi)52 min
Lagunas de Zempoala → Grutas de Cacahuamilpa47.4 km (29.4 mi)1 hr 3 min

Planning a trip from Marcelino Rodríguez (San Ignacio)

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 El Tepozteco National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Marcelino Rodríguez (San Ignacio)?

El Tepozteco National Park. It is about 60.2 km (37.4 mi) from Marcelino Rodríguez (San Ignacio), roughly 1 hr 16 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Marcelino Rodríguez (San Ignacio)?

Yes — El Tepozteco National Park, Sacromonte National Park, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, Lagunas de Zempoala National Park, Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park, Cumbres del Ajusco National Park, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park, Cerro de la Estrella National Park, Lomas de Padierna National Park, and Xicoténcatl National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Marcelino Rodríguez (San Ignacio)?

10 parks are within reach of Marcelino Rodríguez (San Ignacio), 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Marcelino Rodríguez (San Ignacio)?

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