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National parks near Colonia Veinte de Noviembre, San Luis Potosí

Colonia Veinte de Noviembre sits inside the Rioverde area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Rioverde for the full write-up.

El Potosí National Park is the closest national park to Colonia Veinte de Noviembre, San Luis Potosí — 62.4 km (38.8 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 19 min behind the wheel.

El Potosí, Gogorrón, Los Mármoles, Cerro de las Campanas, and El Cimatario make a full day trip — leave early. Tula, El Chico, Cerro de Garnica, Desierto del Carmen, and Bosencheve are better with a night booked nearby.

Colonia Veinte de Noviembre has a population of about 1,276.

National parks near Colonia Veinte de Noviembre

Parks ranked by distance from Colonia Veinte de Noviembre
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
El Potosí National Park62.4 km (38.8 mi)1 hr 19 minDoable as a day trip
Gogorrón National Park86.4 km (53.7 mi)1 hr 43 minDoable as a day trip
Los Mármoles National Park150 km (93.5 mi)2 hr 40 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de las Campanas National Park159 km (98.5 mi)2 hr 47 minDoable as a day trip
El Cimatario National Park164 km (102 mi)2 hr 52 minDoable as a day trip
Tula National Park225 km (140 mi)3 hr 46 minBest as a weekend
El Chico National Park240 km (149 mi)3 hr 59 minBest as a weekend
Cerro de Garnica National Park276 km (172 mi)4 hr 31 minBest as a weekend
Desierto del Carmen National Park283 km (176 mi)4 hr 36 minBest as a weekend
Bosencheve National Park285 km (177 mi)4 hr 39 minBest as a weekend

When to make this trip

El Potosí 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 Potosí National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Colonia Veinte de Noviembre 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 Colonia Veinte de Noviembre
PairApartEstimated drive
Cerro de las Campanas → El Cimatario8.8 km (5.5 mi)15 min
El Potosí → Gogorrón39.2 km (24.4 mi)54 min
Los Mármoles → El Cimatario121 km (75.1 mi)2 hr 14 min
Los Mármoles → Cerro de las Campanas124 km (77.1 mi)2 hr 16 min

Planning a trip from Colonia Veinte de Noviembre

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 Potosí National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Colonia Veinte de Noviembre?

El Potosí National Park. It is about 62.4 km (38.8 mi) from Colonia Veinte de Noviembre, roughly 1 hr 19 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Colonia Veinte de Noviembre?

Yes — El Potosí National Park, Gogorrón National Park, Los Mármoles National Park, Cerro de las Campanas National Park, and El Cimatario National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Colonia Veinte de Noviembre?

10 parks are within reach of Colonia Veinte de Noviembre, 5 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Colonia Veinte de Noviembre?

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