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National parks near La Candelaria Teotlalpan, Tlaxcala

La Candelaria Teotlalpan 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 La Candelaria Teotlalpan, Tlaxcala — 3 km (1.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 5 min behind the wheel.

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

La Candelaria Teotlalpan has a population of about 1,585.

National parks near La Candelaria Teotlalpan

Parks ranked by distance from La Candelaria Teotlalpan
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Xicoténcatl National Park3 km (1.9 mi)5 minRight on your doorstep
La Malinche National Park21.9 km (13.6 mi)35 minRight on your doorstep
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park47.2 km (29.3 mi)1 hr 2 minDoable as a day trip
Sacromonte National Park62.1 km (38.6 mi)1 hr 18 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park67.4 km (41.9 mi)1 hr 24 minDoable as a day trip
Cerro de la Estrella National Park90.8 km (56.4 mi)1 hr 47 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepeyac National Park94.3 km (58.6 mi)1 hr 50 minDoable as a day trip
El Tepozteco National Park99.1 km (61.6 mi)1 hr 54 minDoable as a day trip
El Histórico Coyoacán National Park99.3 km (61.7 mi)1 hr 55 minDoable as a day trip
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park100 km (62.4 mi)1 hr 56 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 La Candelaria Teotlalpan 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 Candelaria Teotlalpan
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 La Candelaria Teotlalpan

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 La Candelaria Teotlalpan?

Xicoténcatl National Park. It is about 3 km (1.9 mi) from La Candelaria Teotlalpan, roughly 5 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from La Candelaria Teotlalpan?

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

How many national parks are near La Candelaria Teotlalpan?

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

When is the best time to visit the parks near La Candelaria Teotlalpan?

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.