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National parks near Chila de Juárez, Puebla

Chila de Juárez sits inside the Huauchinango area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Huauchinango for the full write-up.

El Chico National Park is the closest national park to Chila de Juárez, Puebla — 55 km (34.2 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 11 min behind the wheel.

El Chico, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl, Xicoténcatl, La Malinche, Tula, Los Mármoles, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl, El Tepeyac, Cerro de la Estrella, and Sacromonte make a full day trip — leave early.

Chila de Juárez has a population of about 1,385.

National parks near Chila de Juárez

Parks ranked by distance from Chila de Juárez
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
El Chico National Park55 km (34.2 mi)1 hr 11 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park108 km (67 mi)2 hr 2 minDoable as a day trip
Xicoténcatl National Park108 km (67.1 mi)2 hr 2 minDoable as a day trip
La Malinche National Park117 km (72.9 mi)2 hr 11 minDoable as a day trip
Tula National Park121 km (74.9 mi)2 hr 13 minDoable as a day trip
Los Mármoles National Park125 km (78 mi)2 hr 18 minDoable as a day trip
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park126 km (78 mi)2 hr 18 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park128 km (79.3 mi)2 hr 20 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park139 km (86.5 mi)2 hr 30 minDoable as a day trip
Sacromonte National Park141 km (87.8 mi)2 hr 32 minDoable as a day trip

When to make this trip

El Chico 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 El Chico National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Chila de Juárez 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 Chila de Juárez
PairApartEstimated drive
Xicoténcatl → La Malinche22.2 km (13.8 mi)36 min
El Chico → Tula65.6 km (40.8 mi)1 hr 22 min
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl → Xicoténcatl66.8 km (41.5 mi)1 hr 23 min
El Chico → Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl77.9 km (48.4 mi)1 hr 35 min

Planning a trip from Chila de Juárez

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 El Chico National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Chila de Juárez?

El Chico National Park. It is about 55 km (34.2 mi) from Chila de Juárez, roughly 1 hr 11 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Chila de Juárez?

Yes — El Chico National Park, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park, Xicoténcatl National Park, La Malinche National Park, Tula National Park, Los Mármoles National Park, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, El Tepeyac National Park, Cerro de la Estrella National Park, and Sacromonte National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Chila de Juárez?

10 parks are within reach of Chila de Juárez, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Chila de Juárez?

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