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Abrolhos Marine National Park
Abrolhos Marine National Park is a national park in Brazil, established in 1983, covering 880 km² (340 sq mi). It is the #41 largest of Brazil's 87 national parks. At the Atlantic Ocean, off the East coast of Brazil.
- Area
- 880 km²
- Established
- 1983
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BPS · 173 km
Nearest airports to Abrolhos Marine National Park
- 1 BPS173 kmstraight line
- 2 VIX305 kmstraight line
More about Abrolhos Marine National Park
Abrolhos Marine National Park is one of 87 national parks in Brazil — at the Atlantic Ocean, off the East coast of Brazil. It covers 880 km² (87,954 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #41 largest national park in Brazil (0.3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1983, 43 years ago — the first national parks in Brazil date back to 1937. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Abrolhos Marine National Park
The closest airport is Porto Seguro International Airport (BPS), about 173 km away — around 3 h 45 min by car; alternatively Eurico de Aguiar Salles International Airport (VIX, 305 km). Other national parks within reach include Discovery National Park (211 km²), Monte Pascoal National Park (223 km²), Pau Brasil National Park (11 km²) and Alto Cariri National Park (192 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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