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National parks near Gilberto Camacho, Puebla

Gilberto Camacho sits inside the Xicotepec de Juárez area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Xicotepec de Juárez for the full write-up.

El Chico National Park is the closest national park to Gilberto Camacho, Puebla — 90.1 km (56 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 47 min behind the wheel.

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

Gilberto Camacho has a population of about 1,633.

National parks near Gilberto Camacho

Parks ranked by distance from Gilberto Camacho
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
El Chico National Park90.1 km (56 mi)1 hr 47 minDoable as a day trip
Xicoténcatl National Park124 km (77 mi)2 hr 16 minDoable as a day trip
Cofre de Perote National Park125 km (77.4 mi)2 hr 17 minDoable as a day trip
La Malinche National Park127 km (79.2 mi)2 hr 19 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park138 km (85.8 mi)2 hr 29 minDoable as a day trip
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park150 km (93.5 mi)2 hr 40 minDoable as a day trip
Los Mármoles National Park152 km (94.2 mi)2 hr 41 minDoable as a day trip
Tula National Park156 km (96.7 mi)2 hr 44 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park160 km (99.5 mi)2 hr 48 minDoable as a day trip
Pico de Orizaba National Park163 km (101 mi)2 hr 51 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 Gilberto Camacho 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 Gilberto Camacho
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 Gilberto Camacho

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 Gilberto Camacho?

El Chico National Park. It is about 90.1 km (56 mi) from Gilberto Camacho, roughly 1 hr 47 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Gilberto Camacho?

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

How many national parks are near Gilberto Camacho?

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

When is the best time to visit the parks near Gilberto Camacho?

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.