Tula National Park: planning guide
Toltec ruins at Tula de Allende in Hidalgo. Atlantean columns and pyramids on the high plateau north of Mexico City.
Tula National Park is in Hidalgo, Mexico. The nearest town is Tula de Allende — roughly 1 km (0.6 mi) out, about 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tula de Allende | 1 km (0.6 mi) | 2 min |
| Tepeji del Río de Ocampo | 17.7 km (11 mi) | 29 min |
| Mixquiahuala de Juárez | 22.7 km (14.1 mi) | 36 min |
| Progreso de Obregón | 25.9 km (16.1 mi) | 40 min |
| Tepatepec | 32.9 km (20.5 mi) | 47 min |
| San José Atlán | 46 km (28.6 mi) | 1 hr 1 min |
| Huichapan | 47.3 km (29.4 mi) | 1 hr 3 min |
| Actopan | 47.4 km (29.5 mi) | 1 hr 3 min |
Where Tula National Park sits
Official Tula National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Drive times from Tula National Park
Tula National Park sits close enough to El Chico National Park, Los Remedios National Park, El Tepeyac National Park, and Desierto del Carmen National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| El Chico National Park | 65.6 km (40.8 mi) | 1 hr 22 min |
| Los Remedios National Park | 66.1 km (41.1 mi) | 1 hr 23 min |
| El Tepeyac National Park | 67 km (41.6 mi) | 1 hr 24 min |
| Desierto del Carmen National Park | 68.5 km (42.6 mi) | 1 hr 25 min |
Parks close by
- El Chico National Park
Pine–oak forest and rock formations in the Sierra de Pachuca, Hidalgo. Cool weekend country from Mexico City and Pachuca.
- Los Remedios National Park
Wooded hills and a colonial aqueduct above Naucalpan, Estado de México. Short walks near the northwest edge of Mexico City.
- El Tepeyac National Park
A wooded hill in northern Mexico City tied to the Basilica of Guadalupe. Urban pilgrimage paths and city views.
- Desierto del Carmen National Park
Oak and pine forest in the Desierto del Carmen range east of Mexico City. Cool woodland above the Toluca valley.
Common questions
Where is Tula National Park?
Tula National Park sits in Hidalgo, Mexico. Tula de Allende, about 1 km (0.6 mi) away — roughly 2 min of driving.
When is the best time to visit Tula National Park?
Generally December through April, the drier and less humid stretch, with May and November quieter on either side.