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National parks near San Bartolomé Cuahuixmatlac, Tlaxcala

San Bartolomé Cuahuixmatlac sits inside the Tlaxcala area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Tlaxcala for the full write-up.

Xicoténcatl National Park is the closest national park to San Bartolomé Cuahuixmatlac, Tlaxcala — 9.8 km (6.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 16 min behind the wheel.

Xicoténcatl and La Malinche are close enough to visit on an ordinary afternoon. Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl, Sacromonte, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl, Pico de Orizaba, Cerro de la Estrella, El Tepeyac, El Tepozteco, and Cofre de Perote make a full day trip — leave early.

San Bartolomé Cuahuixmatlac has a population of about 3,774.

National parks near San Bartolomé Cuahuixmatlac

Parks ranked by distance from San Bartolomé Cuahuixmatlac
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Xicoténcatl National Park9.8 km (6.1 mi)16 minRight on your doorstep
La Malinche National Park12.6 km (7.8 mi)21 minRight on your doorstep
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park54.5 km (33.8 mi)1 hr 10 minDoable as a day trip
Sacromonte National Park68.4 km (42.5 mi)1 hr 25 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park76.5 km (47.5 mi)1 hr 34 minDoable as a day trip
Pico de Orizaba National Park96.8 km (60.1 mi)1 hr 52 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park99.1 km (61.6 mi)1 hr 54 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park103 km (64.1 mi)1 hr 58 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepozteco National Park105 km (65.4 mi)2 hrDoable as a day trip
Cofre de Perote National Park107 km (66.5 mi)2 hr 1 minDoable as a day trip

When to make this trip

Xicoténcatl 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 Xicoténcatl National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near San Bartolomé Cuahuixmatlac 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 San Bartolomé Cuahuixmatlac
PairApartEstimated drive
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl → Sacromonte16.8 km (10.5 mi)28 min
Xicoténcatl → La Malinche22.2 km (13.8 mi)36 min
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl → Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl36 km (22.4 mi)50 min
Sacromonte → Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl43.4 km (27 mi)58 min

Planning a trip from San Bartolomé Cuahuixmatlac

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 Xicoténcatl National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to San Bartolomé Cuahuixmatlac?

Xicoténcatl National Park. It is about 9.8 km (6.1 mi) from San Bartolomé Cuahuixmatlac, roughly 16 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from San Bartolomé Cuahuixmatlac?

Yes — Xicoténcatl National Park, La Malinche National Park, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, Sacromonte National Park, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park, Pico de Orizaba National Park, Cerro de la Estrella National Park, El Tepeyac National Park, El Tepozteco National Park, and Cofre de Perote National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near San Bartolomé Cuahuixmatlac?

10 parks are within reach of San Bartolomé Cuahuixmatlac, 10 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near San Bartolomé Cuahuixmatlac?

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