Los Mármoles National Park: planning guide
Limestone canyon and scrub country in the Sierra Gorda of Hidalgo. Remote gorges, waterfalls, and old mining landscapes.
Los Mármoles National Park is in Hidalgo, Mexico. The nearest town is Zimapán — roughly 18.6 km (11.6 mi) out, about 31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zimapán | 18.6 km (11.6 mi) | 31 min |
| Jacala | 18.6 km (11.6 mi) | 31 min |
| Ixmiquilpan | 40.8 km (25.4 mi) | 56 min |
| Santa Ana de Allende | 41.1 km (25.5 mi) | 56 min |
| San Juan Ahuehueco | 41.5 km (25.8 mi) | 56 min |
| Pisaflores | 45.9 km (28.5 mi) | 1 hr 1 min |
| Texcapa | 49.2 km (30.6 mi) | 1 hr 5 min |
| Chapulhuacán | 49.5 km (30.7 mi) | 1 hr 5 min |
Where Los Mármoles National Park sits
Official Los Mármoles National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Drive times from Los Mármoles National Park
Los Mármoles National Park sits close enough to Tula National Park, El Chico National Park, El Cimatario National Park, and Cerro de las Campanas National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Tula National Park | 87.9 km (54.6 mi) | 1 hr 45 min |
| El Chico National Park | 89.6 km (55.7 mi) | 1 hr 46 min |
| El Cimatario National Park | 121 km (75.1 mi) | 2 hr 14 min |
| Cerro de las Campanas National Park | 124 km (77.1 mi) | 2 hr 16 min |
Parks close by
- Tula National Park
Toltec ruins at Tula de Allende in Hidalgo. Atlantean columns and pyramids on the high plateau north of Mexico City.
- El Chico National Park
Pine–oak forest and rock formations in the Sierra de Pachuca, Hidalgo. Cool weekend country from Mexico City and Pachuca.
- El Cimatario National Park
A wooded hill and lookout above Querétaro city. Short urban-adjacent trails with views over the Bajío.
- Cerro de las Campanas National Park
A wooded hill above Querétaro city where Maximilian was executed in 1867. Easy city-access walks and historical monuments.
Common questions
Where is Los Mármoles National Park?
Los Mármoles National Park sits in Hidalgo, Mexico. Zimapán, about 18.6 km (11.6 mi) away — roughly 31 min of driving.
When is the best time to visit Los Mármoles National Park?
Generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch, with May and November quieter on either side.