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National parks near San Antonio Mihuacán, Puebla

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

Xicoténcatl National Park is the closest national park to San Antonio Mihuacán, Puebla — 18.7 km (11.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 31 min behind the wheel.

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

San Antonio Mihuacán has a population of about 6,826.

National parks near San Antonio Mihuacán

Parks ranked by distance from San Antonio Mihuacán
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Xicoténcatl National Park18.7 km (11.6 mi)31 minRight on your doorstep
La Malinche National Park29 km (18 mi)43 minRight on your doorstep
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park38.8 km (24.1 mi)53 minDoable as a day trip
Sacromonte National Park49.6 km (30.8 mi)1 hr 5 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park68.9 km (42.8 mi)1 hr 26 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park85.2 km (53 mi)1 hr 42 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepozteco National Park85.4 km (53.1 mi)1 hr 42 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park92.7 km (57.6 mi)1 hr 49 minDoable as a day trip
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park93.2 km (57.9 mi)1 hr 49 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park93.7 km (58.3 mi)1 hr 50 minDoable as a day trip

When to make this trip

Xicoténcatl 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 Xicoténcatl National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near San Antonio Mihuacán 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 Mihuacán
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 Antonio Mihuacán

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 Xicoténcatl National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to San Antonio Mihuacán?

Xicoténcatl National Park. It is about 18.7 km (11.6 mi) from San Antonio Mihuacán, roughly 31 min of driving.

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

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

How many national parks are near San Antonio Mihuacán?

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

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

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