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National parks near Ricardo Flores Magón, Tamaulipas

Ricardo Flores Magón sits inside the Tampico area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Tampico for the full write-up.

Los Mármoles National Park is the closest national park to Ricardo Flores Magón, Tamaulipas — 226 km (140 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 3 hr 46 min behind the wheel.

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

Ricardo Flores Magón has a population of about 1,649.

National parks near Ricardo Flores Magón

Parks ranked by distance from Ricardo Flores Magón
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Los Mármoles National Park226 km (140 mi)3 hr 46 minBest as a weekend
El Chico National Park264 km (164 mi)4 hr 20 minBest as a weekend
El Potosí National Park286 km (178 mi)4 hr 39 minBest as a weekend
Tula National Park304 km (189 mi)4 hr 56 minBest as a weekend
Gogorrón National Park313 km (195 mi)5 hr 3 minBest as a weekend
Cerro de las Campanas National Park331 km (206 mi)5 hr 19 minBest as a weekend
El Cimatario National Park332 km (206 mi)5 hr 20 minBest as a weekend
Cofre de Perote National Park338 km (210 mi)5 hr 26 minBest as a weekend
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park341 km (212 mi)5 hr 28 minBest as a weekend
El Tepeyac National Park351 km (218 mi)5 hr 37 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 Ricardo Flores Magón 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 Ricardo Flores Magón
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 Ricardo Flores Magón

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 Ricardo Flores Magón?

Los Mármoles National Park. It is about 226 km (140 mi) from Ricardo Flores Magón, roughly 3 hr 46 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Ricardo Flores Magón?

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

How many national parks are near Ricardo Flores Magón?

10 parks are within reach of Ricardo Flores Magón, 0 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Ricardo Flores Magón?

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.