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National parks near Unidad Habitacional Mariano Matamoros, Morelos

Unidad Habitacional Mariano Matamoros sits inside the Cuautla area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Cuautla for the full write-up.

El Tepozteco National Park is the closest national park to Unidad Habitacional Mariano Matamoros, Morelos — 38.5 km (23.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 53 min behind the wheel.

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

Unidad Habitacional Mariano Matamoros has a population of about 1,056.

National parks near Unidad Habitacional Mariano Matamoros

Parks ranked by distance from Unidad Habitacional Mariano Matamoros
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
El Tepozteco National Park38.5 km (23.9 mi)53 minDoable as a day trip
Sacromonte National Park43.1 km (26.8 mi)58 minDoable as a day trip
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park57.8 km (35.9 mi)1 hr 14 minDoable as a day trip
Lagunas de Zempoala National Park60 km (37.3 mi)1 hr 16 minDoable as a day trip
Cumbres del Ajusco National Park67.2 km (41.7 mi)1 hr 24 minDoable as a day trip
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park69 km (42.9 mi)1 hr 26 minDoable as a day trip
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park69.8 km (43.4 mi)1 hr 27 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park70.9 km (44.1 mi)1 hr 28 minDoable as a day trip
Lomas de Padierna National Park73.5 km (45.7 mi)1 hr 31 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park75.4 km (46.8 mi)1 hr 33 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 Unidad Habitacional Mariano Matamoros 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 Unidad Habitacional Mariano Matamoros
PairApartEstimated drive
Sacromonte → Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl16.8 km (10.5 mi)28 min
Lagunas de Zempoala → Cumbres del Ajusco18.9 km (11.8 mi)32 min
El Tepozteco → Lagunas de Zempoala23.8 km (14.8 mi)37 min
El Tepozteco → Cumbres del Ajusco28.9 km (17.9 mi)43 min

Planning a trip from Unidad Habitacional Mariano Matamoros

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 Unidad Habitacional Mariano Matamoros?

El Tepozteco National Park. It is about 38.5 km (23.9 mi) from Unidad Habitacional Mariano Matamoros, roughly 53 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Unidad Habitacional Mariano Matamoros?

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

How many national parks are near Unidad Habitacional Mariano Matamoros?

10 parks are within reach of Unidad Habitacional Mariano Matamoros, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Unidad Habitacional Mariano Matamoros?

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.