Bolivia · national park
Sajama National Park
Sajama National Park is a national park in Bolivia, established in 1938, covering 1,002 km² (387 sq mi). It is the #8 largest of Bolivia's 13 national parks.
- Area
- 1,002 km²
- Established
- 1938
- Nearest airport
- TCQ · 144 km
Nearest airports to Sajama National Park
- 1 TCQ144 kmstraight line
- 2 ARI153 kmstraight line
- 3El Alto International AirportLPB191 kmstraight lineLa Paz / El Alto, Bolivia
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Tacna, Peru
Arica, ChileMore about Sajama National Park
Sajama National Park is one of 13 national parks in Bolivia. It covers 1,002 km² (100,200 ha) — about 1.3 times the size of New York City, making it the #8 largest national park in Bolivia (1.6% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1938, 88 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Bolivia.
Visiting Sajama National Park
The closest airport is Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (TCQ), about 144 km away — around 3 h 7 min by car; alternatively Chacalluta International Airport (ARI, 153 km). Other national parks within reach include Lauca National Park (1,379 km²), Volcán Isluga National Park (1,747 km²), Llica National Park and Cotapata National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area (613 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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