Desierto del Carmen National Park

Desierto del Carmen National Park is one of 70 national parks in Mexico — parc national du Mexique situé dans l'État de Mexico. It covers 5.3 km² (529 ha) — about 2.6 times the size of Monaco, making it the #53 largest national park in Mexico (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1942, 84 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 Desierto del Carmen National Park

The closest airport is Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC), about 48 km away — around 1 h 2 min by car; alternatively Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX, 77 km). Other national parks within reach include Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park (16 km²), Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (48 km²), Cumbres del Ajusco National Park (9 km²) and La Marquesa National Park (19 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.