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National parks near San Antonio Atotonilco, Puebla

San Antonio Atotonilco sits inside the San Martin Texmelucan de Labastida area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near San Martin Texmelucan de Labastida for the full write-up.

Xicoténcatl National Park is the closest national park to San Antonio Atotonilco, Puebla — 24.8 km (15.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 38 min behind the wheel.

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

San Antonio Atotonilco has a population of about 4,162.

National parks near San Antonio Atotonilco

Parks ranked by distance from San Antonio Atotonilco
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Xicoténcatl National Park24.8 km (15.4 mi)38 minRight on your doorstep
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park25.8 km (16 mi)40 minRight on your doorstep
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park42.1 km (26.1 mi)57 minDoable as a day trip
Sacromonte National Park42.5 km (26.4 mi)57 minDoable as a day trip
La Malinche National Park46.9 km (29.1 mi)1 hr 2 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park65.7 km (40.8 mi)1 hr 22 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park68.7 km (42.7 mi)1 hr 26 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park74.1 km (46.1 mi)1 hr 31 minDoable as a day trip
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park75.7 km (47 mi)1 hr 33 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepozteco National Park78.6 km (48.8 mi)1 hr 36 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 San Antonio Atotonilco 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 San Antonio Atotonilco
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
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl → Sacromonte43.4 km (27 mi)58 min

Planning a trip from San Antonio Atotonilco

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 San Antonio Atotonilco?

Xicoténcatl National Park. It is about 24.8 km (15.4 mi) from San Antonio Atotonilco, roughly 38 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from San Antonio Atotonilco?

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

How many national parks are near San Antonio Atotonilco?

10 parks are within reach of San Antonio Atotonilco, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near San Antonio Atotonilco?

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.