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National parks near Amayuca, Morelos

Amayuca 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 Amayuca, Morelos — 44.4 km (27.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 59 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.

Amayuca has a population of about 5,287.

National parks near Amayuca

Parks ranked by distance from Amayuca
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
El Tepozteco National Park44.4 km (27.6 mi)59 minDoable as a day trip
Sacromonte National Park45 km (28 mi)1 hrDoable as a day trip
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park58.7 km (36.4 mi)1 hr 15 minDoable as a day trip
Lagunas de Zempoala National Park66.2 km (41.1 mi)1 hr 23 minDoable as a day trip
Cumbres del Ajusco National Park72.9 km (45.3 mi)1 hr 30 minDoable as a day trip
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park74.3 km (46.1 mi)1 hr 31 minDoable as a day trip
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park75.3 km (46.8 mi)1 hr 33 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park75.5 km (46.9 mi)1 hr 33 minDoable as a day trip
Lomas de Padierna National Park78.8 km (49 mi)1 hr 36 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park80.4 km (49.9 mi)1 hr 38 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 Amayuca 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 Amayuca
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 Amayuca

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 Amayuca?

El Tepozteco National Park. It is about 44.4 km (27.6 mi) from Amayuca, roughly 59 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Amayuca?

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 Amayuca?

10 parks are within reach of Amayuca, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Amayuca?

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.