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National parks near Maclovio Herrera, Tamaulipas

Maclovio Herrera sits inside the Miramar area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Miramar for the full write-up.

Los Mármoles National Park is the closest national park to Maclovio Herrera, Tamaulipas — 219 km (136 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 41 min behind the wheel.

Los Mármoles, El Chico, El Potosí, Gogorrón, Tula, Cerro de las Campanas, El Cimatario, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl, Cofre de Perote, and El Tepeyac are better with a night booked nearby.

Maclovio Herrera has a population of about 1,538.

National parks near Maclovio Herrera

Parks ranked by distance from Maclovio Herrera
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Los Mármoles National Park219 km (136 mi)3 hr 41 minBest as a weekend
El Chico National Park264 km (164 mi)4 hr 20 minBest as a weekend
El Potosí National Park269 km (167 mi)4 hr 24 minBest as a weekend
Gogorrón National Park297 km (184 mi)4 hr 49 minBest as a weekend
Tula National Park301 km (187 mi)4 hr 52 minBest as a weekend
Cerro de las Campanas National Park321 km (199 mi)5 hr 10 minBest as a weekend
El Cimatario National Park322 km (200 mi)5 hr 11 minBest as a weekend
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park341 km (212 mi)5 hr 28 minBest as a weekend
Cofre de Perote National Park348 km (216 mi)5 hr 34 minBest as a weekend
El Tepeyac National Park350 km (217 mi)5 hr 36 minBest 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.

Month-by-month detail for Los Mármoles National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Maclovio Herrera 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 Maclovio Herrera
PairApartEstimated drive
El Potosí → Gogorrón39.2 km (24.4 mi)54 min
El Chico → Tula65.6 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 Maclovio Herrera

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 Los Mármoles National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Maclovio Herrera?

Los Mármoles National Park. It is about 219 km (136 mi) from Maclovio Herrera, roughly 3 hr 41 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Maclovio Herrera?

Not comfortably. The nearest parks are far enough that you will want at least one night away.

How many national parks are near Maclovio Herrera?

10 parks are within reach of Maclovio Herrera, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Maclovio Herrera?

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.