Desierto de los Leones
Mexico, Mexico City
Desierto de los Leones
LocationMexico, Mexico City
RegionMexico City
TypeNational Park
Coordinates19.3130°, -99.3080°
EstablishedNovember 27, 1917
Area15.29
Nearest CityCuajimalpa (3 mi)
Major CityMexico City (15 mi)
About Desierto de los Leones
Desierto de los Leones was Mexico's first national park and features a former Carmelite monastery from the 17th century. The park is covered in thick pine and oak forests and offers hiking trails and picnic areas. Despite its name, there are no deserts or lions in the park.