Parks Manager

National parks near San Agustín Atzompa, Puebla

San Agustín Atzompa sits inside the San Martin Texmelucan de Labastida area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near San Martin Texmelucan de Labastida for the full write-up.

Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park is the closest national park to San Agustín Atzompa, Puebla — 16.2 km (10 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 27 min behind the wheel.

Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl and Sacromonte are close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Xicoténcatl, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl, La Malinche, Cerro de la Estrella, El Tepozteco, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan, El Tepeyac, and El Histórico Coyoacán make a full day trip — leave early.

San Agustín Atzompa has a population of about 1,986.

National parks near San Agustín Atzompa

Parks ranked by distance from San Agustín Atzompa
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park16.2 km (10 mi)27 minRight on your doorstep
Sacromonte National Park28.7 km (17.8 mi)43 minRight on your doorstep
Xicoténcatl National Park31.2 km (19.4 mi)45 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park48.7 km (30.2 mi)1 hr 4 minDoable as a day trip
La Malinche National Park49.6 km (30.8 mi)1 hr 5 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park62.6 km (38.9 mi)1 hr 19 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepozteco National Park65.6 km (40.8 mi)1 hr 22 minDoable as a day trip
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park70.6 km (43.9 mi)1 hr 28 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park70.7 km (43.9 mi)1 hr 28 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park71.1 km (44.2 mi)1 hr 28 minDoable as a day trip

When to make this trip

Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl 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 Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near San Agustín Atzompa 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 Agustín Atzompa
PairApartEstimated drive
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl → Sacromonte16.8 km (10.5 mi)28 min
Xicoténcatl → La Malinche22.2 km (13.8 mi)36 min
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl → Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl36 km (22.4 mi)50 min
Sacromonte → Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl43.4 km (27 mi)58 min

Planning a trip from San Agustín Atzompa

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 Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park guide

Other towns in Chiautzingo

Common questions

What is the closest national park to San Agustín Atzompa?

Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park. It is about 16.2 km (10 mi) from San Agustín Atzompa, roughly 27 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from San Agustín Atzompa?

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

How many national parks are near San Agustín Atzompa?

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

When is the best time to visit the parks near San Agustín Atzompa?

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