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Melinda Nationalpark
Melinda Nationalpark is a national park in Belize, established in 2011, covering 34 km² (13 sq mi). It is the #10 largest of Belize's 19 national parks. Nationalpark im Belize Distrikt in Belize.
- Area
- 34 km²
- Established
- 2011
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- DGA · 9 km
Nearest airports to Melinda Nationalpark
- 1 DGA9 kmstraight line
- 2 PLJ51 kmstraight line
- 3 TZA59 kmstraight line
More about Melinda Nationalpark
Melinda Nationalpark is one of 19 national parks in Belize — Nationalpark im Belize Distrikt in Belize. It covers 34 km² (3,400 ha) — about 58% of the size of Manhattan, making it the #10 largest national park in Belize (1.9% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2011, 15 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 Melinda Nationalpark
The closest airport is Dangriga Airport (DGA), about 9 km away — around 12 minutes by car; alternatively Placencia Airport (PLJ, 51 km). Other national parks within reach include Gra Gra Lagoon Nationalpark (5 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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