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National parks near Las Lomas, Puebla

Las Lomas sits inside the Teziutlan area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Teziutlan for the full write-up.

Cofre de Perote National Park is the closest national park to Las Lomas, Puebla — 60.9 km (37.8 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 17 min behind the wheel.

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

Las Lomas has a population of about 3,268.

National parks near Las Lomas

Parks ranked by distance from Las Lomas
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Cofre de Perote National Park60.9 km (37.8 mi)1 hr 17 minDoable as a day trip
La Malinche National Park79.3 km (49.3 mi)1 hr 37 minDoable as a day trip
Xicoténcatl National Park87.1 km (54.1 mi)1 hr 44 minDoable as a day trip
Pico de Orizaba National Park95.3 km (59.2 mi)1 hr 51 minDoable as a day trip
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park121 km (75.1 mi)2 hr 14 minDoable as a day trip
El Chico National Park124 km (77.3 mi)2 hr 17 minDoable as a day trip
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park128 km (79.6 mi)2 hr 20 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park133 km (82.6 mi)2 hr 24 minDoable as a day trip
Sacromonte National Park144 km (89.7 mi)2 hr 34 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park160 km (99.7 mi)2 hr 49 minDoable as a day trip

When to make this trip

Cofre de Perote 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 Cofre de Perote National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Las Lomas 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 Las Lomas
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
Cofre de Perote → Pico de Orizaba52.9 km (32.9 mi)1 hr 9 min
Cofre de Perote → Cañón del Río Blanco74.8 km (46.4 mi)1 hr 32 min

Planning a trip from Las Lomas

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 Cofre de Perote National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Las Lomas?

Cofre de Perote National Park. It is about 60.9 km (37.8 mi) from Las Lomas, roughly 1 hr 17 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Las Lomas?

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

How many national parks are near Las Lomas?

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

When is the best time to visit the parks near Las Lomas?

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