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National parks near San Antonio Alpanocan, Puebla

Sacromonte National Park is the closest national park to San Antonio Alpanocan, Puebla — 28.7 km (17.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 43 min behind the wheel.

Sacromonte is close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl, El Tepozteco, Cerro de la Estrella, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan, Lagunas de Zempoala, Cumbres del Ajusco, Xicoténcatl, El Histórico Coyoacán, and Lomas de Padierna make a full day trip — leave early.

San Antonio Alpanocan has a population of about 2,828.

National parks near San Antonio Alpanocan

Parks ranked by distance from San Antonio Alpanocan
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Sacromonte National Park28.7 km (17.9 mi)43 minRight on your doorstep
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park40.2 km (25 mi)55 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepozteco National Park43.3 km (26.9 mi)58 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park65.5 km (40.7 mi)1 hr 22 minDoable as a day trip
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park67.1 km (41.7 mi)1 hr 24 minDoable as a day trip
Lagunas de Zempoala National Park67.1 km (41.7 mi)1 hr 24 minDoable as a day trip
Cumbres del Ajusco National Park68.6 km (42.6 mi)1 hr 25 minDoable as a day trip
Xicoténcatl National Park69 km (42.9 mi)1 hr 26 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park71.9 km (44.6 mi)1 hr 29 minDoable as a day trip
Lomas de Padierna National Park72 km (44.7 mi)1 hr 29 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 San Antonio Alpanocan 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 Alpanocan
PairApartEstimated drive
Cerro de la Estrella → Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan11.5 km (7.1 mi)19 min
Sacromonte → Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl16.8 km (10.5 mi)28 min
El Tepozteco → Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan32.7 km (20.3 mi)47 min
Sacromonte → El Tepozteco37 km (23 mi)52 min

Planning a trip from San Antonio Alpanocan

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 San Antonio Alpanocan?

Sacromonte National Park. It is about 28.7 km (17.9 mi) from San Antonio Alpanocan, roughly 43 min of driving.

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

Yes — Sacromonte National Park, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, El Tepozteco National Park, Cerro de la Estrella National Park, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park, Lagunas de Zempoala National Park, Cumbres del Ajusco National Park, Xicoténcatl National Park, El Histórico Coyoacán National Park, and Lomas de Padierna National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near San Antonio Alpanocan?

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

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

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.