National parks in Tlaxcala
Tlaxcala has 2 national parks: La Malinche National Park and Xicoténcatl National Park.
Best time to visit Xicoténcatl National Park. Getting to Xicoténcatl National Park.
National parks in Tlaxcala
- La Malinche National Park
A volcanic peak on the Tlaxcala–Puebla border. Popular day hike through pine forest to alpine views of Popocatépetl.
- Xicoténcatl National Park
Pine–oak forest on a Tlaxcala highland ridge. Cool mountain trails in Mexico’s smallest state.
Other parks within reach of Tlaxcala
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xicoténcatl National Park | 6.6 km (4.1 mi) | 11 min | Right on your doorstep |
| La Malinche National Park | 17.5 km (10.9 mi) | 29 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park | 51.8 km (32.2 mi) | 1 hr 7 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Sacromonte National Park | 66.4 km (41.3 mi) | 1 hr 23 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park | 72.2 km (44.8 mi) | 1 hr 29 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cerro de la Estrella National Park | 95.6 km (59.4 mi) | 1 hr 51 min | Doable as a day trip |
| El Tepeyac National Park | 99.1 km (61.6 mi) | 1 hr 55 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Pico de Orizaba National Park | 101 km (62.8 mi) | 1 hr 56 min | Doable as a day trip |
| El Tepozteco National Park | 103 km (64.2 mi) | 1 hr 58 min | Doable as a day trip |
| El Histórico Coyoacán National Park | 104 km (64.7 mi) | 1 hr 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
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Common questions
How many national parks are in Tlaxcala?
2: La Malinche National Park and Xicoténcatl National Park.
What is the closest national park to Tlaxcala?
Xicoténcatl National Park, roughly 6.6 km (4.1 mi) out and about 11 min of driving from the centre of Tlaxcala.