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National parks near Barrio de Nuevo León, Puebla

Barrio de Nuevo León 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 Barrio de Nuevo León, Puebla — 25.2 km (15.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 39 min behind the wheel.

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

Barrio de Nuevo León has a population of about 2,067.

National parks near Barrio de Nuevo León

Parks ranked by distance from Barrio de Nuevo León
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Xicoténcatl National Park25.2 km (15.6 mi)39 minRight on your doorstep
La Malinche National Park30.7 km (19.1 mi)45 minRight on your doorstep
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park42.5 km (26.4 mi)57 minDoable as a day trip
Sacromonte National Park51.2 km (31.8 mi)1 hr 7 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park74.5 km (46.3 mi)1 hr 32 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepozteco National Park85.8 km (53.3 mi)1 hr 43 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park88.8 km (55.2 mi)1 hr 45 minDoable as a day trip
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park96.1 km (59.7 mi)1 hr 52 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park97.2 km (60.4 mi)1 hr 53 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park97.3 km (60.5 mi)1 hr 53 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 Barrio de Nuevo León 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 Barrio de Nuevo León
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 Barrio de Nuevo León

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 Barrio de Nuevo León?

Xicoténcatl National Park. It is about 25.2 km (15.6 mi) from Barrio de Nuevo León, roughly 39 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Barrio de Nuevo León?

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

How many national parks are near Barrio de Nuevo León?

10 parks are within reach of Barrio de Nuevo León, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Barrio de Nuevo León?

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.