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National parks near Las Lomas, Veracruz

Las Lomas sits inside the Filomeno Mata area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Filomeno Mata for the full write-up.

Cofre de Perote National Park is the closest national park to Las Lomas, Veracruz — 98.4 km (61.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 54 min behind the wheel.

Cofre de Perote, El Chico, La Malinche, Xicoténcatl, Pico de Orizaba, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl, and Cañón del Río Blanco make a full day trip — leave early. Sacromonte and El Tepeyac are better with a night booked nearby.

Las Lomas has a population of about 1,811.

National parks near Las Lomas

Parks ranked by distance from Las Lomas
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Cofre de Perote National Park98.4 km (61.1 mi)1 hr 54 minDoable as a day trip
El Chico National Park116 km (72.4 mi)2 hr 10 minDoable as a day trip
La Malinche National Park122 km (75.9 mi)2 hr 15 minDoable as a day trip
Xicoténcatl National Park124 km (77.2 mi)2 hr 17 minDoable as a day trip
Pico de Orizaba National Park142 km (87.9 mi)2 hr 32 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park152 km (94.7 mi)2 hr 42 minDoable as a day trip
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park158 km (98.2 mi)2 hr 46 minDoable as a day trip
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park167 km (104 mi)2 hr 54 minDoable as a day trip
Sacromonte National Park175 km (109 mi)3 hr 1 minBest as a weekend
El Tepeyac National Park177 km (110 mi)3 hr 3 minBest as a weekend

When to make this trip

Cofre de Perote 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 Cofre de Perote National Park

Seeing more than one

Several parks near Las Lomas 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 Las Lomas
PairApartEstimated drive
La Malinche → Xicoténcatl22.2 km (13.8 mi)36 min
Cofre de Perote → Pico de Orizaba52.9 km (32.9 mi)1 hr 9 min
La Malinche → Pico de Orizaba84.5 km (52.5 mi)1 hr 42 min
Cofre de Perote → La Malinche97.9 km (60.8 mi)1 hr 53 min

Planning a trip from Las Lomas

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 Cofre de Perote National Park guide

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Common questions

What is the closest national park to Las Lomas?

Cofre de Perote National Park. It is about 98.4 km (61.1 mi) from Las Lomas, roughly 1 hr 54 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Las Lomas?

Yes — Cofre de Perote National Park, El Chico National Park, La Malinche National Park, Xicoténcatl National Park, Pico de Orizaba National Park, Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park, Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park, and Cañón del Río Blanco National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Las Lomas?

10 parks are within reach of Las Lomas, 8 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Las Lomas?

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