Getting to Cerro de las Campanas National Park
Cerro de las Campanas National Park sits in Querétaro, Mexico, with Santiago de Querétaro the nearest town of any size — about 2.4 km (1.5 mi) out, or roughly 4 min of driving.
Drive times from Cerro de las Campanas National Park
Cerro de las Campanas National Park sits close enough to El Cimatario National Park, Cerro de Garnica National Park, Los Mármoles National Park, and Tula National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| El Cimatario National Park | 8.8 km (5.5 mi) | 15 min |
| Cerro de Garnica National Park | 118 km (73.6 mi) | 2 hr 12 min |
| Los Mármoles National Park | 124 km (77.1 mi) | 2 hr 16 min |
| Tula National Park | 126 km (78.4 mi) | 2 hr 18 min |
Towns to base yourself in
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Santiago de Querétaro | 2.4 km (1.5 mi) | 4 min |
| Colón | 43 km (26.7 mi) | 58 min |
| San Juan del Río | 48.7 km (30.3 mi) | 1 hr 4 min |
| Amealco de Bonfil | 53 km (33 mi) | 1 hr 9 min |
| Ezequiel Montes | 53.9 km (33.5 mi) | 1 hr 10 min |
| Tolimán | 61 km (37.9 mi) | 1 hr 17 min |
| Cadereyta de Montes | 63 km (39.1 mi) | 1 hr 19 min |
| San Ildefonso Tultepec | 68.7 km (42.7 mi) | 1 hr 25 min |
How to read these numbers
Distances are straight-line between the town and the park centre. Drive estimates add a road factor and an average speed, which is close enough for planning but wrong wherever mountains, ferries, or seasonal closures are involved.
Inside a large park, getting from the entrance to the part you came to see can add another hour or more.
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Common questions
What is the closest town to Cerro de las Campanas National Park?
Santiago de Querétaro, about 2.4 km (1.5 mi) away — roughly 4 min of driving.
Where should I stay when visiting Cerro de las Campanas National Park?
The practical bases are Santiago de Querétaro, Colón, and San Juan del Río — all within a reasonable drive of the park.