Getting to Pico de Orizaba National Park
Pico de Orizaba National Park sits in Veracruz / Puebla, Mexico, with Ciudad Serdán the nearest town of any size — about 19.1 km (11.9 mi) out, or roughly 32 min of driving.
Drive times from Pico de Orizaba National Park
Pico de Orizaba National Park sits close enough to Cañón del Río Blanco National Park, Cofre de Perote National Park, La Malinche National Park, and Xicoténcatl National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Cañón del Río Blanco National Park | 25.6 km (15.9 mi) | 39 min |
| Cofre de Perote National Park | 52.9 km (32.9 mi) | 1 hr 9 min |
| La Malinche National Park | 84.5 km (52.5 mi) | 1 hr 42 min |
| Xicoténcatl National Park | 107 km (66.2 mi) | 2 hr 1 min |
Towns to base yourself in
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Ciudad Serdán | 19.1 km (11.9 mi) | 32 min |
| Rafael J. García | 26.5 km (16.5 mi) | 40 min |
| Orizaba | 26.7 km (16.6 mi) | 41 min |
| Chichiquila | 28.6 km (17.7 mi) | 43 min |
| Guadalupe Victoria | 30 km (18.7 mi) | 44 min |
| Huaxcaleca | 30.4 km (18.9 mi) | 45 min |
| Huatusco | 34.4 km (21.4 mi) | 49 min |
| Zacatepec | 38.1 km (23.7 mi) | 53 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 Pico de Orizaba National Park?
Ciudad Serdán, about 19.1 km (11.9 mi) away — roughly 32 min of driving.
Where should I stay when visiting Pico de Orizaba National Park?
The practical bases are Ciudad Serdán, Rafael J. García, and Orizaba — all within a reasonable drive of the park.