National parks near Colonia los Cerritos, Morelos
Colonia los Cerritos sits inside the Cuernavaca area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Cuernavaca for the full write-up.
El Tepozteco National Park is the closest national park to Colonia los Cerritos, Morelos — 10.9 km (6.8 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 18 min behind the wheel.
El Tepozteco, Lagunas de Zempoala, and Cumbres del Ajusco are close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan, Lomas de Padierna, Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, Desierto de los Leones, El Histórico Coyoacán, Cerro de la Estrella, and Grutas de Cacahuamilpa make a full day trip — leave early.
Colonia los Cerritos has a population of about 1,068.
El Tepozteco
Lagunas de Zempoala
Cumbres del Ajusco
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan
Lomas de Padierna
Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
National parks near Colonia los Cerritos
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Tepozteco National Park | 10.9 km (6.8 mi) | 18 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Lagunas de Zempoala National Park | 17.6 km (10.9 mi) | 29 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Cumbres del Ajusco National Park | 29.8 km (18.5 mi) | 44 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park | 36.8 km (22.9 mi) | 51 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Lomas de Padierna National Park | 39.7 km (24.7 mi) | 54 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park | 40.2 km (25 mi) | 55 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Desierto de los Leones National Park | 41.6 km (25.9 mi) | 57 min | Doable as a day trip |
| El Histórico Coyoacán National Park | 44.6 km (27.7 mi) | 1 hr | Doable as a day trip |
| Cerro de la Estrella National Park | 44.7 km (27.8 mi) | 1 hr | Doable as a day trip |
| Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park | 46 km (28.6 mi) | 1 hr 1 min | Doable 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.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Colonia los Cerritos 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 |
| Cumbres del Ajusco → Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan | 11.1 km (6.9 mi) | 18 min |
| Cumbres del Ajusco → Lomas de Padierna | 11.2 km (7 mi) | 19 min |
| Lagunas de Zempoala → Cumbres del Ajusco | 18.9 km (11.8 mi) | 32 min |
Planning a trip from Colonia los Cerritos
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.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Colonia los Cerritos?
El Tepozteco National Park. It is about 10.9 km (6.8 mi) from Colonia los Cerritos, roughly 18 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Colonia los Cerritos?
Yes — El Tepozteco National Park, Lagunas de Zempoala National Park, Cumbres del Ajusco National Park, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park, Lomas de Padierna National Park, Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park, Desierto de los Leones National Park, El Histórico Coyoacán National Park, Cerro de la Estrella National Park, and Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Colonia los Cerritos?
10 parks are within reach of Colonia los Cerritos, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Colonia los Cerritos?
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.