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National parks near La Soledad, Tlaxcala

La Soledad sits inside the Calpulalpan area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Calpulalpan for the full write-up.

Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park is the closest national park to La Soledad, Tlaxcala — 23.4 km (14.5 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 37 min behind the wheel.

Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl is close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl, Xicoténcatl, Sacromonte, El Tepeyac, Cerro de la Estrella, El Histórico Coyoacán, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan, Los Remedios, and Lomas de Padierna make a full day trip — leave early.

La Soledad has a population of about 1,107.

National parks near La Soledad

Parks ranked by distance from La Soledad
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park23.4 km (14.5 mi)37 minRight on your doorstep
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park34 km (21.1 mi)48 minDoable as a day trip
Xicoténcatl National Park47 km (29.2 mi)1 hr 2 minDoable as a day trip
Sacromonte National Park48.5 km (30.2 mi)1 hr 4 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park51.4 km (32 mi)1 hr 7 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park54.2 km (33.7 mi)1 hr 10 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park61.6 km (38.3 mi)1 hr 18 minDoable as a day trip
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park65.5 km (40.7 mi)1 hr 22 minDoable as a day trip
Los Remedios National Park67.1 km (41.7 mi)1 hr 24 minDoable as a day trip
Lomas de Padierna National Park68.1 km (42.3 mi)1 hr 25 minDoable as a day trip

When to make this trip

Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl 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 Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near La Soledad 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 La Soledad
PairApartEstimated drive
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl → Sacromonte16.8 km (10.5 mi)28 min
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl → El Tepeyac28.1 km (17.5 mi)42 min
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl → Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl36 km (22.4 mi)50 min
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl → Sacromonte43.4 km (27 mi)58 min

Planning a trip from La Soledad

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 Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to La Soledad?

Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park. It is about 23.4 km (14.5 mi) from La Soledad, roughly 37 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from La Soledad?

Yes — Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, Xicoténcatl National Park, Sacromonte National Park, El Tepeyac National Park, Cerro de la Estrella National Park, El Histórico Coyoacán National Park, Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park, Los Remedios National Park, and Lomas de Padierna National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near La Soledad?

10 parks are within reach of La Soledad, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near La Soledad?

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