National parks near Landa de Matamoros, Querétaro
Landa de Matamoros sits inside the Jalpan de Serra area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Jalpan de Serra for the full write-up.
Los Mármoles National Park is the closest national park to Landa de Matamoros, Querétaro — 37.8 km (23.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 52 min behind the wheel.
Los Mármoles, Tula, El Chico, El Cimatario, Cerro de las Campanas, El Potosí, and Gogorrón make a full day trip — leave early. El Tepeyac, Los Remedios, and Desierto del Carmen are better with a night booked nearby.
Landa de Matamoros has a population of about 1,609.
National parks near Landa de Matamoros
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Mármoles National Park | 37.8 km (23.5 mi) | 52 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tula National Park | 125 km (77.4 mi) | 2 hr 17 min | Doable as a day trip |
| El Chico National Park | 125 km (77.5 mi) | 2 hr 17 min | Doable as a day trip |
| El Cimatario National Park | 130 km (80.9 mi) | 2 hr 22 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cerro de las Campanas National Park | 131 km (81.3 mi) | 2 hr 22 min | Doable as a day trip |
| El Potosí National Park | 168 km (104 mi) | 2 hr 55 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gogorrón National Park | 170 km (106 mi) | 2 hr 57 min | Doable as a day trip |
| El Tepeyac National Park | 188 km (117 mi) | 3 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Los Remedios National Park | 190 km (118 mi) | 3 hr 15 min | Best as a weekend |
| Desierto del Carmen National Park | 191 km (119 mi) | 3 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Los Mármoles 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.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Landa de Matamoros are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| El Cimatario → Cerro de las Campanas | 8.8 km (5.5 mi) | 15 min |
| Tula → El Chico | 65.6 km (40.8 mi) | 1 hr 22 min |
| Los Mármoles → Tula | 87.9 km (54.6 mi) | 1 hr 45 min |
| Los Mármoles → El Chico | 89.6 km (55.7 mi) | 1 hr 46 min |
Planning a trip from Landa de Matamoros
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.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Landa de Matamoros?
Los Mármoles National Park. It is about 37.8 km (23.5 mi) from Landa de Matamoros, roughly 52 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Landa de Matamoros?
Yes — Los Mármoles National Park, Tula National Park, El Chico National Park, El Cimatario National Park, Cerro de las Campanas National Park, El Potosí National Park, and Gogorrón National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Landa de Matamoros?
10 parks are within reach of Landa de Matamoros, 7 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Landa de Matamoros?
For Los Mármoles National Park, the closest one, generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Either side of that, May and November stays quieter.