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National parks near La Noria, Querétaro

La Noria sits inside the Santiago de Querétaro area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Santiago de Querétaro for the full write-up.

El Cimatario National Park is the closest national park to La Noria, Querétaro — 2.4 km (1.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 4 min behind the wheel.

El Cimatario and Cerro de las Campanas are close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Cerro de Garnica, Tula, Los Mármoles, Bosencheve, Desierto del Carmen, Rayón, Gogorrón, and Los Remedios make a full day trip — leave early.

La Noria has a population of about 1,665.

National parks near La Noria

Parks ranked by distance from La Noria
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
El Cimatario National Park2.4 km (1.5 mi)4 minRight on your doorstep
Cerro de las Campanas National Park11.2 km (7 mi)19 minRight on your doorstep
Cerro de Garnica National Park113 km (70.1 mi)2 hr 7 minDoable as a day trip
Tula National Park116 km (72.1 mi)2 hr 9 minDoable as a day trip
Los Mármoles National Park120 km (74.6 mi)2 hr 13 minDoable as a day trip
Bosencheve National Park124 km (77.3 mi)2 hr 17 minDoable as a day trip
Desierto del Carmen National Park142 km (88.1 mi)2 hr 32 minDoable as a day trip
Rayón National Park143 km (88.7 mi)2 hr 33 minDoable as a day trip
Gogorrón National Park147 km (91.5 mi)2 hr 37 minDoable as a day trip
Los Remedios National Park162 km (101 mi)2 hr 50 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 Noria 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 Noria
PairApartEstimated drive
El Cimatario → Cerro de las Campanas8.8 km (5.5 mi)15 min
Tula → Los Mármoles87.9 km (54.6 mi)1 hr 45 min
El Cimatario → Cerro de Garnica114 km (70.9 mi)2 hr 8 min
El Cimatario → Tula118 km (73.5 mi)2 hr 11 min

Planning a trip from La Noria

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 La Noria?

El Cimatario National Park. It is about 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from La Noria, roughly 4 min of driving.

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

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

How many national parks are near La Noria?

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

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

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.