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National parks near La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Puebla

La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan sits inside the Puebla area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Puebla for the full write-up.

Sacromonte National Park is the closest national park to La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Puebla — 31.1 km (19.3 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 45 min behind the wheel.

Sacromonte, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl, El Tepozteco, Xicoténcatl, La Malinche, Cerro de la Estrella, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan, Cumbres del Ajusco, and Lagunas de Zempoala make a full day trip — leave early.

La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan has a population of about 2,210.

National parks near La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan

Parks ranked by distance from La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Sacromonte National Park31.1 km (19.3 mi)45 minDoable as a day trip
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park37 km (23 mi)52 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepozteco National Park54.7 km (34 mi)1 hr 11 minDoable as a day trip
Xicoténcatl National Park57.6 km (35.8 mi)1 hr 14 minDoable as a day trip
La Malinche National Park67.9 km (42.2 mi)1 hr 25 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park71.4 km (44.4 mi)1 hr 28 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park72 km (44.7 mi)1 hr 29 minDoable as a day trip
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park74.8 km (46.5 mi)1 hr 32 minDoable as a day trip
Cumbres del Ajusco National Park77.8 km (48.4 mi)1 hr 35 minDoable as a day trip
Lagunas de Zempoala National Park78.5 km (48.8 mi)1 hr 36 minDoable as a day trip

When to make this trip

Sacromonte 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 Sacromonte National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan 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 Magdalena Yancuitlalpan
PairApartEstimated drive
Sacromonte → Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl16.8 km (10.5 mi)28 min
Xicoténcatl → La Malinche22.2 km (13.8 mi)36 min
Sacromonte → El Tepozteco37 km (23 mi)52 min
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl → Xicoténcatl45.2 km (28.1 mi)1 hr

Planning a trip from La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan

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 Sacromonte National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan?

Sacromonte National Park. It is about 31.1 km (19.3 mi) from La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, roughly 45 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan?

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

How many national parks are near La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan?

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

When is the best time to visit the parks near La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan?

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