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National parks near San Jerónimo Coyula, Puebla

San Jerónimo Coyula sits inside the Puebla area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Puebla for the full write-up.

Sacromonte National Park is the closest national park to San Jerónimo Coyula, Puebla — 37.6 km (23.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 52 min behind the wheel.

Sacromonte, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl, Xicoténcatl, El Tepozteco, La Malinche, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl, Cerro de la Estrella, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan, Cumbres del Ajusco, and El Histórico Coyoacán make a full day trip — leave early.

San Jerónimo Coyula has a population of about 6,622.

National parks near San Jerónimo Coyula

Parks ranked by distance from San Jerónimo Coyula
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Sacromonte National Park37.6 km (23.4 mi)52 minDoable as a day trip
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park41 km (25.5 mi)56 minDoable as a day trip
Xicoténcatl National Park54.6 km (33.9 mi)1 hr 10 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepozteco National Park62.6 km (38.9 mi)1 hr 19 minDoable as a day trip
La Malinche National Park62.7 km (39 mi)1 hr 19 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park76.7 km (47.7 mi)1 hr 34 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park78.4 km (48.7 mi)1 hr 36 minDoable as a day trip
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park82.2 km (51.1 mi)1 hr 40 minDoable as a day trip
Cumbres del Ajusco National Park85.5 km (53.1 mi)1 hr 42 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park85.7 km (53.3 mi)1 hr 43 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 San Jerónimo Coyula 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 Jerónimo Coyula
PairApartEstimated drive
Sacromonte → Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl16.8 km (10.5 mi)28 min
Xicoténcatl → La Malinche22.2 km (13.8 mi)36 min
Sacromonte → El Tepozteco37 km (23 mi)52 min
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl → Xicoténcatl45.2 km (28.1 mi)1 hr

Planning a trip from San Jerónimo Coyula

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 San Jerónimo Coyula?

Sacromonte National Park. It is about 37.6 km (23.4 mi) from San Jerónimo Coyula, roughly 52 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from San Jerónimo Coyula?

Yes — Sacromonte National Park, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, Xicoténcatl National Park, El Tepozteco National Park, La Malinche National Park, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park, Cerro de la Estrella National Park, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park, Cumbres del Ajusco National Park, and El Histórico Coyoacán National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near San Jerónimo Coyula?

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

When is the best time to visit the parks near San Jerónimo Coyula?

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.