Parks Manager

National parks near Ricardo Flores Magón, Veracruz

Ricardo Flores Magón sits inside the Poza Rica de Hidalgo area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Poza Rica de Hidalgo for the full write-up.

Cofre de Perote National Park is the closest national park to Ricardo Flores Magón, Veracruz — 119 km (74.1 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 12 min behind the wheel.

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

Ricardo Flores Magón has a population of about 2,475.

National parks near Ricardo Flores Magón

Parks ranked by distance from Ricardo Flores Magón
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Cofre de Perote National Park119 km (74.1 mi)2 hr 12 minDoable as a day trip
El Chico National Park133 km (82.8 mi)2 hr 25 minDoable as a day trip
La Malinche National Park153 km (95.2 mi)2 hr 42 minDoable as a day trip
Xicoténcatl National Park155 km (96.3 mi)2 hr 44 minDoable as a day trip
Pico de Orizaba National Park167 km (104 mi)2 hr 54 minDoable as a day trip
Molino de Flores Nezahualcóyotl National Park179 km (111 mi)3 hr 5 minBest as a weekend
Los Mármoles National Park186 km (116 mi)3 hr 11 minBest as a weekend
Iztaccíhuatl–Popocatépetl National Park187 km (116 mi)3 hr 12 minBest as a weekend
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park191 km (119 mi)3 hr 16 minBest as a weekend
Tula National Park199 km (124 mi)3 hr 23 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 Ricardo Flores Magón 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 Ricardo Flores Magón
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 Ricardo Flores Magón

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

Other towns in Tihuatlán

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Ricardo Flores Magón?

Cofre de Perote National Park. It is about 119 km (74.1 mi) from Ricardo Flores Magón, roughly 2 hr 12 min of driving.

Can I do a national park day trip from Ricardo Flores Magón?

Yes — Cofre de Perote National Park, El Chico National Park, La Malinche National Park, Xicoténcatl National Park, and Pico de Orizaba National Park are within about a three-hour drive.

How many national parks are near Ricardo Flores Magón?

10 parks are within reach of Ricardo Flores Magón, 5 of them close enough for a day trip.

When is the best time to visit the parks near Ricardo Flores Magón?

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.