Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park

Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park is one of 70 national parks in Mexico. It covers 1.3 km² (129 ha) — about 64% of the size of Monaco, making it the #57 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 Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park

The closest airport is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), about 21 km away — around 27 minutes by car; alternatively Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC, 41 km). Other national parks within reach include Lomas de Padierna National Park (12 km²), Viveros de Coyoacán (0 km²), Cumbres del Ajusco National Park (9 km²) and Cerro de la Estrella National Park (12 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.