Lomas de Padierna National Park: planning guide
Oak woodland on the southern edge of Mexico City. Urban-adjacent trails above the Tlalpan and Pedregal neighborhoods.
Lomas de Padierna National Park is in Ciudad de México, Mexico. The nearest town is Magdalena Contreras — roughly 2.6 km (1.6 mi) out, about 4 min of driving.
When to go
Best window: December through April, the drier and less humid stretch. Shoulder season: May and November.
June to November is the wet and hurricane season — heavy rain, high humidity, and occasional storm closures.
Heat and humidity are constant. Plan activity for early morning and carry more water than feels necessary.
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Magdalena Contreras | 2.6 km (1.6 mi) | 4 min |
| Tlalpan | 6.3 km (3.9 mi) | 11 min |
| Coyoacán | 7.4 km (4.6 mi) | 12 min |
| Lomas de Tepemecatl | 8.2 km (5.1 mi) | 14 min |
| Delegación Cuajimalpa de Morelos | 9.9 km (6.2 mi) | 17 min |
| San Miguel Ajusco | 10 km (6.2 mi) | 17 min |
| Benito Juarez | 11.8 km (7.3 mi) | 20 min |
| Xochimilco | 13.7 km (8.5 mi) | 23 min |
Where Lomas de Padierna National Park sits
Official Lomas de Padierna National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Parks you could combine with it
- Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park
Springs and oak woodland in southern Mexico City’s Tlalpan district. Urban nature reserve with seasonal flowing water.
- El Histórico Coyoacán National Park
Historic woodland and gardens in the Coyoacán borough of Mexico City. Urban green space tied to the neighborhood’s colonial past.
- Desierto de los Leones National Park
An ex-convent and conifer forest in the mountains west of Mexico City. One of the capital’s oldest protected woodland areas.
- Cumbres del Ajusco National Park
Pine–oak highlands on the south edge of Mexico City. Popular weekend hiking and cold nights above the capital.
Common questions
Where is Lomas de Padierna National Park?
Lomas de Padierna National Park sits in Ciudad de México, Mexico, and the closest town of any size is Magdalena Contreras — about 4 min away.
When is the best time to visit Lomas de Padierna National Park?
Generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch, with May and November quieter on either side.