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Getting to Lagunas de Zempoala National Park

Lagunas de Zempoala National Park sits in Morelos / Estado de México, Mexico, with Huitzilac the nearest town of any size — about 6.3 km (3.9 mi) out, or roughly 10 min of driving.

Towns to base yourself in

Towns nearest Lagunas de Zempoala National Park
TownDistanceEstimated drive
Huitzilac6.3 km (3.9 mi)10 min
Tres Marías8 km (5 mi)13 min
Coajomulco12.4 km (7.7 mi)21 min
Fraccionamiento Lomas de Ahuatlán13.1 km (8.1 mi)22 min
Villa Santiago16.5 km (10.3 mi)28 min
Lomas de Ahuatepec16.6 km (10.3 mi)28 min
Cuernavaca17.2 km (10.7 mi)29 min
Fraccionamiento Universo17.5 km (10.9 mi)29 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 Lagunas de Zempoala National Park?

Huitzilac, about 6.3 km (3.9 mi) away — roughly 10 min of driving.

Where should I stay when visiting Lagunas de Zempoala National Park?

The practical bases are Huitzilac, Tres Marías, and Coajomulco — all within a reasonable drive of the park.