Cumbres del Ajusco National Park

Cumbres del Ajusco National Park is one of 70 national parks in Mexico. It covers 9.2 km² (920 ha) — about 4.6 times the size of Monaco, making it the #49 largest national park in Mexico (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1936, 90 years ago — the first national parks in Mexico date back to 1917. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting Cumbres del Ajusco National Park

The closest airport is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), about 31 km away — around 41 minutes by car; alternatively Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC, 35 km). Other national parks within reach include Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park (1 km²), Desierto de los Leones National Park (15 km²), La Marquesa National Park (19 km²) and Lomas de Padierna National Park (12 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.