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National parks near Los Ángeles Tetela, Puebla

Los Ángeles Tetela sits inside the Puebla area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Puebla for the full write-up.

La Malinche National Park is the closest national park to Los Ángeles Tetela, Puebla — 40.8 km (25.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 56 min behind the wheel.

La Malinche, Xicoténcatl, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl, Sacromonte, Pico de Orizaba, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl, El Tepozteco, Cañón del Río Blanco, Cerro de la Estrella, and Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan make a full day trip — leave early.

Los Ángeles Tetela has a population of about 2,237.

National parks near Los Ángeles Tetela

Parks ranked by distance from Los Ángeles Tetela
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
La Malinche National Park40.8 km (25.3 mi)56 minDoable as a day trip
Xicoténcatl National Park47.3 km (29.4 mi)1 hr 3 minDoable as a day trip
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park64.8 km (40.3 mi)1 hr 21 minDoable as a day trip
Sacromonte National Park69.3 km (43 mi)1 hr 26 minDoable as a day trip
Pico de Orizaba National Park95.6 km (59.4 mi)1 hr 51 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park99 km (61.5 mi)1 hr 54 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepozteco National Park99 km (61.5 mi)1 hr 54 minDoable as a day trip
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park105 km (65.4 mi)2 hrDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park109 km (68 mi)2 hr 4 minDoable as a day trip
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park115 km (71.6 mi)2 hr 9 minDoable as a day trip

When to make this trip

La Malinche 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 La Malinche National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Los Ángeles Tetela 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 Los Ángeles Tetela
PairApartEstimated drive
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl → Sacromonte16.8 km (10.5 mi)28 min
La Malinche → Xicoténcatl22.2 km (13.8 mi)36 min
Xicoténcatl → Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl45.2 km (28.1 mi)1 hr
Xicoténcatl → Sacromonte59.8 km (37.1 mi)1 hr 16 min

Planning a trip from Los Ángeles Tetela

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 La Malinche National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Los Ángeles Tetela?

La Malinche National Park. It is about 40.8 km (25.3 mi) from Los Ángeles Tetela, roughly 56 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Los Ángeles Tetela?

Yes — La Malinche National Park, Xicoténcatl National Park, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, Sacromonte National Park, Pico de Orizaba National Park, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park, El Tepozteco National Park, Cañón del Río Blanco National Park, Cerro de la Estrella National Park, and Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Los Ángeles Tetela?

10 parks are within reach of Los Ángeles Tetela, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Los Ángeles Tetela?

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