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National parks near Quamila, Puebla

Quamila sits inside the Huauchinango area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Huauchinango for the full write-up.

El Chico National Park is the closest national park to Quamila, Puebla — 84.9 km (52.8 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 42 min behind the wheel.

El Chico, Xicoténcatl, La Malinche, Cofre de Perote, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl, Pico de Orizaba, El Tepeyac, Sacromonte, and Tula make a full day trip — leave early.

Quamila has a population of about 1,107.

National parks near Quamila

Parks ranked by distance from Quamila
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
El Chico National Park84.9 km (52.8 mi)1 hr 42 minDoable as a day trip
Xicoténcatl National Park101 km (62.8 mi)1 hr 56 minDoable as a day trip
La Malinche National Park104 km (64.7 mi)1 hr 59 minDoable as a day trip
Cofre de Perote National Park110 km (68.3 mi)2 hr 4 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park121 km (74.9 mi)2 hr 13 minDoable as a day trip
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park130 km (80.5 mi)2 hr 21 minDoable as a day trip
Pico de Orizaba National Park143 km (89.1 mi)2 hr 34 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park145 km (89.8 mi)2 hr 35 minDoable as a day trip
Sacromonte National Park146 km (90.9 mi)2 hr 36 minDoable as a day trip
Tula National Park149 km (92.5 mi)2 hr 38 minDoable as a day trip

When to make this trip

El Chico 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 El Chico National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Quamila 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 Quamila
PairApartEstimated drive
Xicoténcatl → La Malinche22.2 km (13.8 mi)36 min
Xicoténcatl → Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl66.8 km (41.5 mi)1 hr 23 min
El Chico → Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl77.9 km (48.4 mi)1 hr 35 min
La Malinche → Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl88.9 km (55.3 mi)1 hr 46 min

Planning a trip from Quamila

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 El Chico National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Quamila?

El Chico National Park. It is about 84.9 km (52.8 mi) from Quamila, roughly 1 hr 42 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Quamila?

Yes — El Chico National Park, Xicoténcatl National Park, La Malinche National Park, Cofre de Perote National Park, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, Pico de Orizaba National Park, El Tepeyac National Park, Sacromonte National Park, and Tula National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Quamila?

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

When is the best time to visit the parks near Quamila?

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