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National parks near Boxasní, Querétaro

Boxasní sits inside the San Juan del Río area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near San Juan del Río for the full write-up.

El Cimatario National Park is the closest national park to Boxasní, Querétaro — 55.5 km (34.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 11 min behind the wheel.

El Cimatario, Cerro de las Campanas, Los Mármoles, Tula, El Chico, Desierto del Carmen, Bosencheve, Los Remedios, El Tepeyac, and Cerro de Garnica make a full day trip — leave early.

Boxasní has a population of about 1,481.

National parks near Boxasní

Parks ranked by distance from Boxasní
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
El Cimatario National Park55.5 km (34.5 mi)1 hr 11 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de las Campanas National Park59.1 km (36.7 mi)1 hr 15 minDoable as a day trip
Los Mármoles National Park65.4 km (40.6 mi)1 hr 22 minDoable as a day trip
Tula National Park85.7 km (53.3 mi)1 hr 43 minDoable as a day trip
El Chico National Park127 km (79.1 mi)2 hr 19 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto del Carmen National Park136 km (84.5 mi)2 hr 27 minDoable as a day trip
Bosencheve National Park142 km (88.4 mi)2 hr 33 minDoable as a day trip
Los Remedios National Park147 km (91.2 mi)2 hr 37 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park151 km (94 mi)2 hr 40 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de Garnica National Park156 km (97.2 mi)2 hr 45 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 Boxasní 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 Boxasní
PairApartEstimated drive
El Cimatario → Cerro de las Campanas8.8 km (5.5 mi)15 min
Tula → El Chico65.6 km (40.8 mi)1 hr 22 min
Los Mármoles → Tula87.9 km (54.6 mi)1 hr 45 min
Los Mármoles → El Chico89.6 km (55.7 mi)1 hr 46 min

Planning a trip from Boxasní

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

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Boxasní?

El Cimatario National Park. It is about 55.5 km (34.5 mi) from Boxasní, roughly 1 hr 11 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Boxasní?

Yes — El Cimatario National Park, Cerro de las Campanas National Park, Los Mármoles National Park, Tula National Park, El Chico National Park, Desierto del Carmen National Park, Bosencheve National Park, Los Remedios National Park, El Tepeyac National Park, and Cerro de Garnica National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Boxasní?

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

When is the best time to visit the parks near Boxasní?

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.