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National parks near Felipe Neri (Cuatepec), Morelos

Felipe Neri (Cuatepec) 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 Felipe Neri (Cuatepec), Morelos — 17.1 km (10.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 29 min behind the wheel.

El Tepozteco and Sacromonte are close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan, Cerro de la Estrella, Cumbres del Ajusco, Lagunas de Zempoala, Lomas de Padierna, El Histórico Coyoacán, and Desierto de los Leones make a full day trip — leave early.

Felipe Neri (Cuatepec) has a population of about 1,338.

National parks near Felipe Neri (Cuatepec)

Parks ranked by distance from Felipe Neri (Cuatepec)
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
El Tepozteco National Park17.1 km (10.6 mi)29 minRight on your doorstep
Sacromonte National Park20.2 km (12.6 mi)34 minRight on your doorstep
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park36.7 km (22.8 mi)51 minDoable as a day trip
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park37 km (23 mi)52 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park37.3 km (23.2 mi)52 minDoable as a day trip
Cumbres del Ajusco National Park38.2 km (23.8 mi)53 minDoable as a day trip
Lagunas de Zempoala National Park39.6 km (24.6 mi)54 minDoable as a day trip
Lomas de Padierna National Park41.8 km (26 mi)57 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park42.4 km (26.4 mi)57 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto de los Leones National Park48.7 km (30.3 mi)1 hr 4 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 Felipe Neri (Cuatepec) 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 Felipe Neri (Cuatepec)
PairApartEstimated drive
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan → Cerro de la Estrella11.5 km (7.1 mi)19 min
Sacromonte → Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl16.8 km (10.5 mi)28 min
El Tepozteco → Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan32.7 km (20.3 mi)47 min
El Tepozteco → Sacromonte37 km (23 mi)52 min

Planning a trip from Felipe Neri (Cuatepec)

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 Felipe Neri (Cuatepec)?

El Tepozteco National Park. It is about 17.1 km (10.6 mi) from Felipe Neri (Cuatepec), roughly 29 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Felipe Neri (Cuatepec)?

Yes — El Tepozteco National Park, Sacromonte National Park, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park, Cerro de la Estrella National Park, Cumbres del Ajusco National Park, Lagunas de Zempoala National Park, Lomas de Padierna National Park, El Histórico Coyoacán National Park, and Desierto de los Leones National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Felipe Neri (Cuatepec)?

10 parks are within reach of Felipe Neri (Cuatepec), 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Felipe Neri (Cuatepec)?

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.