National parks in Puebla

Puebla has 3 national parks: Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl, La Malinche, and Pico de Orizaba.

Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National ParkEstado de México / Morelos / Puebla
Two linked volcanoes east of Mexico City — dormant Iztaccíhuatl and active Popocatépetl. High-altitude hiking and climbing with permit rules.
La Malinche National ParkPuebla / Tlaxcala
A volcanic peak on the Tlaxcala–Puebla border. Popular day hike through pine forest to alpine views of Popocatépetl.
Pico de Orizaba National ParkVeracruz / Puebla
Mexico’s highest peak — a dormant volcano on the Veracruz–Puebla line. Glacier, high-altitude climbing, and alpine meadows.

Other parks within reach of Puebla

Parks ranked by distance from the centre of Puebla
Park	Straight-line distance	Estimated drive	Realistic trip
La Malinche National Park	13.8 km (8.6 mi)	23 min	Right on your doorstep
Xicoténcatl National Park	31.7 km (19.7 mi)	46 min	Doable as a day trip
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park	69 km (42.8 mi)	1 hr 26 min	Doable as a day trip
Pico de Orizaba National Park	79.3 km (49.3 mi)	1 hr 37 min	Doable as a day trip
Sacromonte National Park	79.5 km (49.4 mi)	1 hr 37 min	Doable as a day trip
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park	95.2 km (59.1 mi)	1 hr 51 min	Doable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park	96.8 km (60.1 mi)	1 hr 52 min	Doable as a day trip
Cofre de Perote National Park	100 km (62.4 mi)	1 hr 56 min	Doable as a day trip
El Tepozteco National Park	114 km (71.1 mi)	2 hr 8 min	Doable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park	115 km (71.7 mi)	2 hr 9 min	Doable as a day trip

3: Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, La Malinche National Park, and Pico de Orizaba National Park.

La Malinche National Park, roughly 13.8 km (8.6 mi) out and about 23 min of driving from the centre of Puebla.