Lagunas de Zempoala National Park
Parque Nacional Lagunas de Zempoala
Fir forests and highland lakes in the mountains north of Cuernavaca, with horseback riding, hiking and trout fishing. On weekends, roadside stalls sell grilled corn and blue corn tortillas.
The national park sits at about 2,800 m above sea level. Fir and pine forests surround several mountain lakes, and the main lake, Lagunas de Zempoala, has horseback riding, boating and trails along its shore. On weekends, locals set up stalls selling stews and handmade corn tortillas. Temperatures are more than ten degrees lower than in the city, so bring a jacket. It is often foggy in the rainy season. The park lies beside the old Mexico City–Cuernavaca highway, about 30 km from town, roughly 50 minutes' drive. On weekdays it is quiet and facilities are limited, so it is best to go with companions.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Salto de San Antón
- Jardín Borda
- Plaza de Armas & Jardín Juárez
- Cuernavaca Cathedral
- Teopanzolco
- Robert Brady Museum
- Palace of Cortés
- Juan Soriano Morelos Museum of Contemporary Art