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Elijio Panti National Park

Elijio Panti National Park is a national park in Belize, covering 53 km² (20 sq mi). It is the #4 largest of Belize's 19 national parks.

Area
53 km²
IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
FRS · 86 km

Nearest airports to Elijio Panti National Park

  1. 1
    Mundo Maya International Airport Flag of GuatemalaSan Benito, Guatemala Airports in Guatemala
    FRS86 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Dangriga Airport Flag of BelizeDangriga, Belize Airports in Belize
    DGA88 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Placencia Airport Flag of BelizePlacencia, Belize Airports in Belize
    PLJ92 kmstraight line

More about Elijio Panti National Park

Elijio Panti National Park is one of 19 national parks in Belize. It covers 53 km² (5,265 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #4 largest national park in Belize (2.9% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting Elijio Panti National Park

The closest airport is Mundo Maya International Airport (FRS), about 86 km away — around 1 h 52 min by car; alternatively Dangriga Airport (DGA, 88 km). Other national parks within reach include Nojkaaxmeen Eligio Panti Nationalpark (51 km²), Cultural Triangle Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo National Park (372 km²), Chiquibul National Park (1,068 km²) and Guanacaste National Park (0 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Elijio Panti National Park?

53 km² — about 5,265 hectares or 20 square miles.

What is the nearest airport to Elijio Panti National Park?

Mundo Maya International Airport (FRS), about 86 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Elijio Panti 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.