Getting to El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park sits in Querétaro, Mexico, with Santiago de Querétaro the nearest town of any size — about 7.1 km (4.4 mi) out, or roughly 12 min of driving.
Drive times from El Cimatario National Park
El Cimatario National Park sits close enough to Cerro de las Campanas National Park, Cerro de Garnica National Park, Tula National Park, and Los Mármoles National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Cerro de las Campanas National Park | 8.8 km (5.5 mi) | 15 min |
| Cerro de Garnica National Park | 114 km (70.9 mi) | 2 hr 8 min |
| Tula National Park | 118 km (73.5 mi) | 2 hr 11 min |
| Los Mármoles National Park | 121 km (75.1 mi) | 2 hr 14 min |
Towns to base yourself in
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Santiago de Querétaro | 7.1 km (4.4 mi) | 12 min |
| San Juan del Río | 41 km (25.5 mi) | 56 min |
| Colón | 42.8 km (26.6 mi) | 58 min |
| Amealco de Bonfil | 44.3 km (27.5 mi) | 59 min |
| Ezequiel Montes | 50.3 km (31.3 mi) | 1 hr 6 min |
| Cadereyta de Montes | 59.6 km (37 mi) | 1 hr 16 min |
| San Ildefonso Tultepec | 60 km (37.3 mi) | 1 hr 16 min |
| Tolimán | 61.4 km (38.1 mi) | 1 hr 18 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 El Cimatario National Park?
Santiago de Querétaro, about 7.1 km (4.4 mi) away — roughly 12 min of driving.
Where should I stay when visiting El Cimatario National Park?
The practical bases are Santiago de Querétaro, San Juan del Río, and Colón — all within a reasonable drive of the park.