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National parks near San Antonio Chiverías, Morelos

San Antonio Chiverías 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 San Antonio Chiverías, Morelos — 30.5 km (18.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 45 min behind the wheel.

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

San Antonio Chiverías has a population of about 1,280.

National parks near San Antonio Chiverías

Parks ranked by distance from San Antonio Chiverías
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park30.5 km (18.9 mi)45 minRight on your doorstep
El Tepozteco National Park40.8 km (25.3 mi)56 minDoable as a day trip
Lagunas de Zempoala National Park46.1 km (28.6 mi)1 hr 1 minDoable as a day trip
Cumbres del Ajusco National Park62.7 km (39 mi)1 hr 19 minDoable as a day trip
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park70.5 km (43.8 mi)1 hr 27 minDoable as a day trip
Sacromonte National Park70.7 km (43.9 mi)1 hr 28 minDoable as a day trip
Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park71.5 km (44.4 mi)1 hr 28 minDoable as a day trip
Lomas de Padierna National Park73.1 km (45.4 mi)1 hr 30 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto de los Leones National Park74 km (46 mi)1 hr 31 minDoable as a day trip
Nevado de Toluca National Park76.2 km (47.3 mi)1 hr 33 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 San Antonio Chiverías 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 San Antonio Chiverías
PairApartEstimated drive
Cumbres del Ajusco → Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan11.1 km (6.9 mi)18 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 San Antonio Chiverías

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 San Antonio Chiverías?

Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park. It is about 30.5 km (18.9 mi) from San Antonio Chiverías, roughly 45 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from San Antonio Chiverías?

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

How many national parks are near San Antonio Chiverías?

10 parks are within reach of San Antonio Chiverías, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near San Antonio Chiverías?

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.