Getting to Desierto del Carmen National Park
Desierto del Carmen National Park sits in Estado de México, Mexico, with San Bartolo Oxtotitlán the nearest town of any size — about 16.8 km (10.5 mi) out, or roughly 28 min of driving.
Drive times from Desierto del Carmen National Park
Desierto del Carmen National Park sits close enough to Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park, Los Remedios National Park, Desierto de los Leones National Park, and Lomas de Padierna National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla National Park | 30.3 km (18.8 mi) | 44 min |
| Los Remedios National Park | 31 km (19.3 mi) | 45 min |
| Desierto de los Leones National Park | 31.6 km (19.6 mi) | 46 min |
| Lomas de Padierna National Park | 39.4 km (24.5 mi) | 54 min |
Towns to base yourself in
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| San Bartolo Oxtotitlán | 16.8 km (10.5 mi) | 28 min |
| Toluca | 24 km (14.9 mi) | 38 min |
| Ixtlahuaca de Rayón | 24.8 km (15.4 mi) | 38 min |
| San Ildefonso | 26.3 km (16.3 mi) | 40 min |
| Santo Domingo de Guzmán | 27.2 km (16.9 mi) | 41 min |
| Emiliano Zapata (Santo Domingo) | 27.3 km (17 mi) | 41 min |
| Nicolás Romero | 31.2 km (19.4 mi) | 45 min |
| San Pedro Los Baños | 32.7 km (20.3 mi) | 47 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 del Carmen National Park?
San Bartolo Oxtotitlán, about 16.8 km (10.5 mi) away — roughly 28 min of driving.
Where should I stay when visiting Desierto del Carmen National Park?
The practical bases are San Bartolo Oxtotitlán, Toluca, and Ixtlahuaca de Rayón — all within a reasonable drive of the park.