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National parks near La Compañia, Puebla

La Compañia sits inside the Tecamachalco area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Tecamachalco for the full write-up.

La Malinche National Park is the closest national park to La Compañia, Puebla — 44.9 km (27.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr behind the wheel.

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

La Compañia has a population of about 2,526.

National parks near La Compañia

Parks ranked by distance from La Compañia
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
La Malinche National Park44.9 km (27.9 mi)1 hrDoable as a day trip
Pico de Orizaba National Park48.1 km (29.9 mi)1 hr 3 minDoable as a day trip
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park60.5 km (37.6 mi)1 hr 17 minDoable as a day trip
Xicoténcatl National Park66.1 km (41.1 mi)1 hr 23 minDoable as a day trip
Cofre de Perote National Park83.5 km (51.9 mi)1 hr 41 minDoable as a day trip
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park103 km (64.1 mi)1 hr 58 minDoable as a day trip
Sacromonte National Park112 km (69.6 mi)2 hr 6 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park132 km (81.9 mi)2 hr 23 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepozteco National Park145 km (90.1 mi)2 hr 35 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park150 km (93 mi)2 hr 39 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 La Compañia 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 La Compañia
PairApartEstimated drive
La Malinche → Xicoténcatl22.2 km (13.8 mi)36 min
Pico de Orizaba → Cañón del Río Blanco25.6 km (15.9 mi)39 min
Pico de Orizaba → Cofre de Perote52.9 km (32.9 mi)1 hr 9 min
Cañón del Río Blanco → Cofre de Perote74.8 km (46.4 mi)1 hr 32 min

Planning a trip from La Compañia

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 La Compañia?

La Malinche National Park. It is about 44.9 km (27.9 mi) from La Compañia, roughly 1 hr of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from La Compañia?

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

How many national parks are near La Compañia?

10 parks are within reach of La Compañia, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near La Compañia?

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.