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National parks near Manuel Edgardo Ávalos (San Isidro), Puebla

Manuel Edgardo Ávalos (San Isidro) sits inside the Ciudad Serdán area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Ciudad Serdán for the full write-up.

Pico de Orizaba National Park is the closest national park to Manuel Edgardo Ávalos (San Isidro), Puebla — 13.5 km (8.4 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 22 min behind the wheel.

Pico de Orizaba is close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Cañón del Río Blanco, Cofre de Perote, La Malinche, Xicoténcatl, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl, Sacromonte, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl, and Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano make a full day trip — leave early. El Tepozteco is better with a night booked nearby.

Manuel Edgardo Ávalos (San Isidro) has a population of about 1,056.

National parks near Manuel Edgardo Ávalos (San Isidro)

Parks ranked by distance from Manuel Edgardo Ávalos (San Isidro)
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Pico de Orizaba National Park13.5 km (8.4 mi)22 minRight on your doorstep
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park36.1 km (22.4 mi)51 minDoable as a day trip
Cofre de Perote National Park53.6 km (33.3 mi)1 hr 9 minDoable as a day trip
La Malinche National Park71 km (44.1 mi)1 hr 28 minDoable as a day trip
Xicoténcatl National Park93 km (57.8 mi)1 hr 49 minDoable as a day trip
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park135 km (83.8 mi)2 hr 26 minDoable as a day trip
Sacromonte National Park146 km (90.4 mi)2 hr 35 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park160 km (99.3 mi)2 hr 48 minDoable as a day trip
Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park169 km (105 mi)2 hr 56 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepozteco National Park180 km (112 mi)3 hr 6 minBest as a weekend

When to make this trip

Pico de Orizaba 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 Pico de Orizaba National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Manuel Edgardo Ávalos (San Isidro) 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 Manuel Edgardo Ávalos (San Isidro)
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 Manuel Edgardo Ávalos (San Isidro)

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 Pico de Orizaba National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Manuel Edgardo Ávalos (San Isidro)?

Pico de Orizaba National Park. It is about 13.5 km (8.4 mi) from Manuel Edgardo Ávalos (San Isidro), roughly 22 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Manuel Edgardo Ávalos (San Isidro)?

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

How many national parks are near Manuel Edgardo Ávalos (San Isidro)?

10 parks are within reach of Manuel Edgardo Ávalos (San Isidro), 9 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Manuel Edgardo Ávalos (San Isidro)?

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