El Tepozteco National Park

El Tepozteco National Park is a national park in Morelos state of central Mexico. It protects 232.58 km2 in the mountains of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt. The park includes El Tepozteco, an archeological site featuring an Aztec temple.

El Tepozteco National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
El Tepozteco temple
Location of El Tepozteco National Park in Mexico
LocationMorelos and Federal District, Mexico
Nearest cityCuernavaca and Mexico City
Coordinates18°58′N 99°07′W
Area23,258.70 ha (89.8023 sq mi)
DesignationNational park
Designated1937
AdministratorNational Commission of Natural Protected Areas
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