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National parks near Lomas de Ahuatepec, Morelos

Lomas de Ahuatepec 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 Lomas de Ahuatepec, Morelos — 9.9 km (6.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 16 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 Sacromonte make a full day trip — leave early.

Lomas de Ahuatepec has a population of about 1,040.

National parks near Lomas de Ahuatepec

Parks ranked by distance from Lomas de Ahuatepec
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
El Tepozteco National Park9.9 km (6.1 mi)16 minRight on your doorstep
Lagunas de Zempoala National Park16.6 km (10.3 mi)28 minRight on your doorstep
Cumbres del Ajusco National Park28 km (17.4 mi)42 minRight on your doorstep
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park34.9 km (21.7 mi)49 minDoable as a day trip
Lomas de Padierna National Park37.8 km (23.5 mi)52 minDoable as a day trip
Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park38.6 km (24 mi)53 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto de los Leones National Park39.9 km (24.8 mi)55 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park42.6 km (26.5 mi)58 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park42.7 km (26.5 mi)58 minDoable as a day trip
Sacromonte National Park46.9 km (29.1 mi)1 hr 2 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 Lomas de Ahuatepec 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 Lomas de Ahuatepec
PairApartEstimated drive
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan → Lomas de Padierna4.9 km (3.1 mi)8 min
Cumbres del Ajusco → Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan11.1 km (6.9 mi)18 min
Cumbres del Ajusco → Lomas de Padierna11.2 km (7 mi)19 min
Lagunas de Zempoala → Cumbres del Ajusco18.9 km (11.8 mi)32 min

Planning a trip from Lomas de Ahuatepec

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 Lomas de Ahuatepec?

El Tepozteco National Park. It is about 9.9 km (6.1 mi) from Lomas de Ahuatepec, roughly 16 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Lomas de Ahuatepec?

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 Sacromonte National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Lomas de Ahuatepec?

10 parks are within reach of Lomas de Ahuatepec, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Lomas de Ahuatepec?

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.