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National parks near Santa Ana Xalmimilulco, Puebla

Santa Ana Xalmimilulco 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 Santa Ana Xalmimilulco, Puebla — 18.4 km (11.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 31 min behind the wheel.

Xicoténcatl and Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl are close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. La Malinche, 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.

Santa Ana Xalmimilulco has a population of about 16,125.

National parks near Santa Ana Xalmimilulco

Parks ranked by distance from Santa Ana Xalmimilulco
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Xicoténcatl National Park18.4 km (11.4 mi)31 minRight on your doorstep
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park29.6 km (18.4 mi)44 minRight on your doorstep
La Malinche National Park35.7 km (22.2 mi)50 minDoable as a day trip
Sacromonte National Park42.4 km (26.4 mi)57 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park58.5 km (36.3 mi)1 hr 15 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park75.8 km (47.1 mi)1 hr 33 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepozteco National Park79.1 km (49.2 mi)1 hr 37 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park82.6 km (51.3 mi)1 hr 40 minDoable as a day trip
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park84.3 km (52.4 mi)1 hr 41 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park84.4 km (52.4 mi)1 hr 41 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 Santa Ana Xalmimilulco 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 Santa Ana Xalmimilulco
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 Santa Ana Xalmimilulco

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 Santa Ana Xalmimilulco?

Xicoténcatl National Park. It is about 18.4 km (11.4 mi) from Santa Ana Xalmimilulco, roughly 31 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Santa Ana Xalmimilulco?

Yes — Xicoténcatl National Park, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, La Malinche 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 Santa Ana Xalmimilulco?

10 parks are within reach of Santa Ana Xalmimilulco, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Santa Ana Xalmimilulco?

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.