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Gra Gra Lagoon Nationalpark
Gra Gra Lagoon Nationalpark is a national park in Belize, established in 2002, covering 5.3 km² (2 sq mi). It is the #16 largest of Belize's 19 national parks. Nationalpark im Stann Creek Distrikt in Belize.
- Area
- 5.3 km²
- Established
- 2002
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- DGA · 4 km
Nearest airports to Gra Gra Lagoon Nationalpark
- 1 DGA4 kmstraight line
- 2 PLJ47 kmstraight line
- 3 TZA64 kmstraight line
More about Gra Gra Lagoon Nationalpark
Gra Gra Lagoon Nationalpark is one of 19 national parks in Belize — Nationalpark im Stann Creek Distrikt in Belize. It covers 5.3 km² (534 ha) — about 2.6 times the size of Monaco, making it the #16 largest national park in Belize (0.3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2002, 24 years ago — the first national parks in Belize date back to 1986. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Gra Gra Lagoon Nationalpark
The closest airport is Dangriga Airport (DGA), about 4 km away — around 6 minutes by car; alternatively Placencia Airport (PLJ, 47 km). Other national parks within reach include Melinda Nationalpark (34 km²), Mayflower Bocawina National Park (29 km²), Billy Barquedier National Park (7 km²) and Five Blues Lake National Park (16 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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