National parks in Querétaro
Querétaro has 2 national parks: Cerro de las Campanas and El Cimatario.
National parks in Querétaro
- Cerro de las Campanas National Park
A wooded hill above Querétaro city where Maximilian was executed in 1867. Easy city-access walks and historical monuments.
- El Cimatario National Park
A wooded hill and lookout above Querétaro city. Short urban-adjacent trails with views over the Bajío.
Other parks within reach of Querétaro
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cimatario National Park | 8 km (5 mi) | 13 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Cerro de las Campanas National Park | 10.8 km (6.7 mi) | 18 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Los Mármoles National Park | 114 km (70.8 mi) | 2 hr 8 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tula National Park | 116 km (72.2 mi) | 2 hr 10 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cerro de Garnica National Park | 122 km (75.6 mi) | 2 hr 14 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Bosencheve National Park | 131 km (81.7 mi) | 2 hr 23 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gogorrón National Park | 141 km (87.9 mi) | 2 hr 32 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Desierto del Carmen National Park | 146 km (90.7 mi) | 2 hr 36 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Rayón National Park | 151 km (93.6 mi) | 2 hr 40 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Los Remedios National Park | 165 km (103 mi) | 2 hr 53 min | Doable as a day trip |
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Common questions
How many national parks are in Querétaro?
2: Cerro de las Campanas National Park and El Cimatario National Park.
What is the closest national park to Querétaro?
El Cimatario National Park, roughly 8 km (5 mi) out and about 13 min of driving from the centre of Querétaro.