Desierto de los Leones National Park

Desierto de los Leones National Park is one of 70 national parks in Mexico. It covers 15 km² (1,500 ha) — about 7.4 times the size of Monaco, making it the #43 largest national park in Mexico (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1917, 109 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Mexico. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting Desierto de los Leones National Park

The closest airport is Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC), about 27 km away — around 36 minutes by car; alternatively Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX, 28 km). Other national parks within reach include La Marquesa National Park (19 km²), Lomas de Padierna National Park (12 km²), Cumbres del Ajusco National Park (9 km²) and Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park (1 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.