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National parks near Amilcingo, Morelos

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

Sacromonte National Park is the closest national park to Amilcingo, Morelos — 42.7 km (26.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 58 min behind the wheel.

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

Amilcingo has a population of about 3,515.

National parks near Amilcingo

Parks ranked by distance from Amilcingo
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Sacromonte National Park42.7 km (26.6 mi)58 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepozteco National Park44.9 km (27.9 mi)1 hrDoable as a day trip
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park55.9 km (34.7 mi)1 hr 12 minDoable as a day trip
Lagunas de Zempoala National Park67.3 km (41.8 mi)1 hr 24 minDoable as a day trip
Cumbres del Ajusco National Park73.1 km (45.4 mi)1 hr 30 minDoable as a day trip
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park74 km (46 mi)1 hr 31 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park74.7 km (46.4 mi)1 hr 32 minDoable as a day trip
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park78.2 km (48.6 mi)1 hr 36 minDoable as a day trip
Lomas de Padierna National Park78.6 km (48.9 mi)1 hr 36 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park79.9 km (49.6 mi)1 hr 37 minDoable as a day trip

When to make this trip

Sacromonte 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 Sacromonte National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Amilcingo 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 Amilcingo
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 Amilcingo

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 Sacromonte National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Amilcingo?

Sacromonte National Park. It is about 42.7 km (26.6 mi) from Amilcingo, roughly 58 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Amilcingo?

Yes — Sacromonte National Park, El Tepozteco National Park, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, Lagunas de Zempoala National Park, Cumbres del Ajusco National Park, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park, Cerro de la Estrella National Park, Grutas de Cacahuamilpa 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 Amilcingo?

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

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

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