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Getting to Lomas de Padierna National Park

Lomas de Padierna National Park sits in Ciudad de México, Mexico, with Magdalena Contreras the nearest town of any size — about 2.6 km (1.6 mi) out, or roughly 4 min of driving.

Towns to base yourself in

Towns nearest Lomas de Padierna National Park
TownDistanceEstimated drive
Magdalena Contreras2.6 km (1.6 mi)4 min
Tlalpan6.3 km (3.9 mi)11 min
Coyoacán7.4 km (4.6 mi)12 min
Lomas de Tepemecatl8.2 km (5.1 mi)14 min
Delegación Cuajimalpa de Morelos9.9 km (6.2 mi)17 min
San Miguel Ajusco10 km (6.2 mi)17 min
Benito Juarez11.8 km (7.3 mi)20 min
Xochimilco13.7 km (8.5 mi)23 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 Lomas de Padierna National Park?

Magdalena Contreras, about 2.6 km (1.6 mi) away — roughly 4 min of driving.

Where should I stay when visiting Lomas de Padierna National Park?

The practical bases are Magdalena Contreras, Tlalpan, and Coyoacán — all within a reasonable drive of the park.