Lomas de Padierna National Park

Lomas de Padierna National Park is one of 70 national parks in Mexico — parc national du Mexique. It covers 12 km² (1,161 ha) — about 5.7 times the size of Monaco, making it the #46 largest national park in Mexico (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1938, 88 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 Lomas de Padierna National Park

The closest airport is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), about 20 km away — around 26 minutes by car; alternatively Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC, 36 km). Other national parks within reach include Viveros de Coyoacán (0 km²), Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park (1 km²), Desierto de los Leones National Park (15 km²) and Cumbres del Ajusco National Park (9 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.