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Los Mármoles National Park

Los Mármoles National Park is a national park in Mexico, established in 1936, covering 232 km² (89 sq mi). It is the #14 largest of Mexico's 70 national parks.

Area
232 km²
Established
1936
IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
QRO · 100 km
Los Mármoles National Park
Photo: Gsk · CC BY-SA 3.0

Nearest airports to Los Mármoles National Park

  1. 1
    Querétaro Intercontinental Airport Flag of MexicoQuerétaro, Mexico Airports in MexicoTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    QRO100 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Felipe Ángeles International Airport Flag of MexicoMexico City, Mexico Airports in MexicoTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    NLU141 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport Flag of MexicoMexico City, Mexico Airports in MexicoTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    MEX173 kmstraight line

More about Los Mármoles National Park

Los Mármoles National Park is one of 70 national parks in Mexico. It covers 232 km² (23,150 ha) — about 2.2 times the size of Paris, making it the #14 largest national park in Mexico (0.1% 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 Los Mármoles National Park

The closest airport is Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO), about 100 km away — around 2 h 9 min by car; alternatively Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU, 141 km). Other national parks within reach include Tula National Park (1 km²), El Chico National Park (27 km²), El Cimatario National Park (24 km²) and Cerro de las Campanas (1 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Los Mármoles National Park?

232 km² — about 23,150 hectares or 89 square miles.

When was Los Mármoles National Park established?

In 1936 — 90 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Los Mármoles National Park?

Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO), about 100 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Los Mármoles National Park?

It is listed under IUCN category II: National Park of the IUCN protected area categories.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.