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Rio Blanco Nationalpark
Rio Blanco Nationalpark is a national park in Belize, established in 1994, covering 0.4 km² (0 sq mi). It is the #18 largest of Belize's 19 national parks. Nationalpark im Toledo Distrikt in Belize.
- Area
- 0.4 km²
- Established
- 1994
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- PBR · 78 km
Nearest airports to Rio Blanco Nationalpark
- 1 PBR78 kmstraight line
- 2 PLJ85 kmstraight line
- 3 FRS112 kmstraight line
Puerto Barrios, GuatemalaMore about Rio Blanco Nationalpark
Rio Blanco Nationalpark is one of 19 national parks in Belize — Nationalpark im Toledo Distrikt in Belize. It covers 0.4 km² (38 ha), making it the #18 largest national park in Belize (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1994, 32 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Belize (the first dates from 1986). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Rio Blanco Nationalpark
The closest airport is Puerto Barrios Airport (PBR), about 78 km away — around 1 h 41 min by car; alternatively Placencia Airport (PLJ, 85 km). Other national parks within reach include Sarstoon-Temash National Park (169 km²), Chiquibul National Park (1,068 km²), Payne's Creek National Park (147 km²) and Dulce River (130 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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