Getting to El Veladero National Park
El Veladero National Park sits in Guerrero, Mexico, with Acapulco de Juárez the nearest town of any size — about 7.1 km (4.4 mi) out, or roughly 12 min of driving.
Drive times from El Veladero National Park
El Veladero National Park sits close enough to General Juan N. Álvarez National Park, Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park, Nevado de Toluca National Park, and Lagunas de Zempoala National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| General Juan N. Álvarez National Park | 115 km (71.8 mi) | 2 hr 9 min |
| Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park | 200 km (124 mi) | 3 hr 23 min |
| Nevado de Toluca National Park | 244 km (152 mi) | 4 hr 2 min |
| Lagunas de Zempoala National Park | 246 km (153 mi) | 4 hr 4 min |
Towns to base yourself in
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Acapulco de Juárez | 7.1 km (4.4 mi) | 12 min |
| Coyuca de Benítez | 23 km (14.3 mi) | 37 min |
| Amatillo | 26.6 km (16.5 mi) | 40 min |
| Xaltianguis | 28.3 km (17.6 mi) | 42 min |
| Lomas de Chapultepec | 37.5 km (23.3 mi) | 52 min |
| Tierra Colorada | 48.3 km (30 mi) | 1 hr 4 min |
| El Ocotito | 55 km (34.2 mi) | 1 hr 11 min |
| San Marcos | 55.5 km (34.5 mi) | 1 hr 11 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 Veladero National Park?
Acapulco de Juárez, about 7.1 km (4.4 mi) away — roughly 12 min of driving.
Where should I stay when visiting El Veladero National Park?
The practical bases are Acapulco de Juárez, Coyuca de Benítez, and Amatillo — all within a reasonable drive of the park.