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National parks near La Soledad, Querétaro

La Soledad sits inside the Amealco de Bonfil area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Amealco de Bonfil for the full write-up.

El Cimatario National Park is the closest national park to La Soledad, Querétaro — 43.8 km (27.2 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 59 min behind the wheel.

El Cimatario, Cerro de las Campanas, Bosencheve, Tula, Cerro de Garnica, Desierto del Carmen, Los Mármoles, Los Remedios, Nevado de Toluca, and Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla make a full day trip — leave early.

La Soledad has a population of about 1,236.

National parks near La Soledad

Parks ranked by distance from La Soledad
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
El Cimatario National Park43.8 km (27.2 mi)59 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de las Campanas National Park52.4 km (32.5 mi)1 hr 8 minDoable as a day trip
Bosencheve National Park84.3 km (52.4 mi)1 hr 41 minDoable as a day trip
Tula National Park89.5 km (55.6 mi)1 hr 46 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de Garnica National Park91.3 km (56.7 mi)1 hr 48 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto del Carmen National Park102 km (63.3 mi)1 hr 57 minDoable as a day trip
Los Mármoles National Park124 km (76.9 mi)2 hr 16 minDoable as a day trip
Los Remedios National Park125 km (77.5 mi)2 hr 17 minDoable as a day trip
Nevado de Toluca National Park127 km (78.8 mi)2 hr 19 minDoable as a day trip
Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park132 km (82.1 mi)2 hr 24 minDoable as a day trip

When to make this trip

El Cimatario 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 Cimatario National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near La Soledad 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 Soledad
PairApartEstimated drive
El Cimatario → Cerro de las Campanas8.8 km (5.5 mi)15 min
Bosencheve → Cerro de Garnica77.3 km (48 mi)1 hr 35 min
Bosencheve → Tula108 km (67.1 mi)2 hr 2 min
El Cimatario → Cerro de Garnica114 km (70.9 mi)2 hr 8 min

Planning a trip from La Soledad

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 Cimatario National Park guide

Other towns in Amealco de Bonfil

Common questions

What is the closest national park to La Soledad?

El Cimatario National Park. It is about 43.8 km (27.2 mi) from La Soledad, roughly 59 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from La Soledad?

Yes — El Cimatario National Park, Cerro de las Campanas National Park, Bosencheve National Park, Tula National Park, Cerro de Garnica National Park, Desierto del Carmen National Park, Los Mármoles National Park, Los Remedios National Park, Nevado de Toluca National Park, and Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near La Soledad?

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

When is the best time to visit the parks near La Soledad?

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