Bolivia · national park
Carrasco National Park
Carrasco National Park is a national park in Bolivia, established in 1991, covering 6,226 km² (2,404 sq mi). It is the #5 largest of Bolivia's 13 national parks.
- Area
- 6,226 km²
- Established
- 1991
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CBB · 120 km
Nearest airports to Carrasco National Park
- 1 CBB120 kmstraight line
- 2 SRZ205 kmstraight line
- 3 VVI205 kmstraight line
More about Carrasco National Park
Carrasco National Park is one of 13 national parks in Bolivia. It covers 6,226 km² (622,600 ha) — about 4 times the size of London, making it the #5 largest national park in Bolivia (9.7% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1991, 35 years ago — the first national parks in Bolivia date back to 1938. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Carrasco National Park
The closest airport is Jorge Wilsterman International Airport (CBB), about 120 km away — around 2 h 36 min by car; alternatively El Trompillo Airport (SRZ, 205 km). Other national parks within reach include Toro Toro National Park (165 km²), Amboró National Park (4,425 km²), Tunari National Park and Iñao National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area (2,631 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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