Getting to Desierto de los Leones National Park
Desierto de los Leones National Park sits in Ciudad de México, Mexico, with Toluca the nearest town of any size — about 36.5 km (22.7 mi) out, or roughly 51 min of driving.
Drive times from Desierto de los Leones National Park
Desierto de los Leones National Park sits close enough to Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park, Lomas de Padierna National Park, Cumbres del Ajusco National Park, and Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park | 5.6 km (3.5 mi) | 9 min |
| Lomas de Padierna National Park | 9.1 km (5.6 mi) | 15 min |
| Cumbres del Ajusco National Park | 12 km (7.5 mi) | 20 min |
| Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park | 13.5 km (8.4 mi) | 23 min |
Towns to base yourself in
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Toluca | 36.5 km (22.7 mi) | 51 min |
| Nicolás Romero | 36.6 km (22.7 mi) | 51 min |
| Cuautitlán Izcalli | 38 km (23.6 mi) | 53 min |
| Malinalco | 45.1 km (28 mi) | 1 hr |
| San Bartolo Oxtotitlán | 46.9 km (29.1 mi) | 1 hr 2 min |
| Tenancingo de Degollado | 49.1 km (30.5 mi) | 1 hr 5 min |
| Villa Guerrero | 52.5 km (32.6 mi) | 1 hr 8 min |
| Ixtlahuaca de Rayón | 56.1 km (34.8 mi) | 1 hr 12 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 Desierto de los Leones National Park?
Toluca, about 36.5 km (22.7 mi) away — roughly 51 min of driving.
Where should I stay when visiting Desierto de los Leones National Park?
The practical bases are Toluca, Nicolás Romero, and Cuautitlán Izcalli — all within a reasonable drive of the park.