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National parks near Tehuixtla, Morelos

Tehuixtla sits inside the Cuernavaca area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Cuernavaca for the full write-up.

Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park is the closest national park to Tehuixtla, Morelos — 28 km (17.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 42 min behind the wheel.

Grutas de Cacahuamilpa is close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. El Tepozteco, Lagunas de Zempoala, Cumbres del Ajusco, Nevado de Toluca, Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan, Sacromonte, Lomas de Padierna, and Desierto de los Leones make a full day trip — leave early.

Tehuixtla has a population of about 6,311.

National parks near Tehuixtla

Parks ranked by distance from Tehuixtla
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park28 km (17.4 mi)42 minRight on your doorstep
El Tepozteco National Park52.1 km (32.4 mi)1 hr 8 minDoable as a day trip
Lagunas de Zempoala National Park55.4 km (34.4 mi)1 hr 11 minDoable as a day trip
Cumbres del Ajusco National Park72.8 km (45.3 mi)1 hr 30 minDoable as a day trip
Nevado de Toluca National Park79.8 km (49.6 mi)1 hr 37 minDoable as a day trip
Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park80.9 km (50.2 mi)1 hr 38 minDoable as a day trip
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park81.1 km (50.4 mi)1 hr 39 minDoable as a day trip
Sacromonte National Park81.8 km (50.9 mi)1 hr 39 minDoable as a day trip
Lomas de Padierna National Park83.6 km (51.9 mi)1 hr 41 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto de los Leones National Park83.8 km (52 mi)1 hr 41 minDoable as a day trip

When to make this trip

Grutas de Cacahuamilpa 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 Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Tehuixtla 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 Tehuixtla
PairApartEstimated drive
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
Lagunas de Zempoala → Nevado de Toluca47.3 km (29.4 mi)1 hr 3 min

Planning a trip from Tehuixtla

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 Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Tehuixtla?

Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park. It is about 28 km (17.4 mi) from Tehuixtla, roughly 42 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Tehuixtla?

Yes — Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park, El Tepozteco National Park, Lagunas de Zempoala National Park, Cumbres del Ajusco National Park, Nevado de Toluca National Park, Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park, Sacromonte National Park, Lomas de Padierna National Park, and Desierto de los Leones National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Tehuixtla?

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

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

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