Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park

Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park is one of 70 national parks in Mexico — park in Mexico featuring cave systems and underground rivers. It covers 16 km² (1,600 ha) — about 7.9 times the size of Monaco, making it the #42 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 Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park

The closest airport is Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC), about 74 km away — around 1 h 37 min by car; alternatively Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX, 97 km). Other national parks within reach include Desierto del Carmen National Park (5 km²), Lagunas de Zempoala National Park (48 km²), El Tepozteco National Park (233 km²) and Cumbres del Ajusco National Park (9 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.