La Marquesa National Park

La Marquesa National Park (Parque Nacional Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla), commonly called La Marquesa, is a protected natural area in the State of Mexico, situated on the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt between Mexico City and Toluca. It preserves montane forest and open grassland at mid-elevation.

The park offers trails, horseback riding routes, picnic areas and viewpoints across pine and oak woodland sectors, attracting visitors for outdoor recreation and family outings. It is a managed natural area with picnic facilities and marked paths in several sectors.

The park was designated to protect the highland forest and natural landscapes of this corridor and has long served as a recreational green space for the densely populated Mexico City metropolitan region and the Toluca area.

Geographically La Marquesa sits along the route between Mexico City and Toluca on the State of Mexico plateau, providing accessible mountain scenery within driving distance of both urban centres.

• Recreational activities: Located on the high plateau between Mexico City and Toluca, the park is a popular destination for hiking, horseback riding and picnics for residents of both cities.
• Close to Mexico City: Easily reached from Mexico City by road, making it a common day-trip destination for urban residents seeking forested mountain scenery.