Brazil · national park
Amazônia National Park
Amazônia National Park is a national park in Brazil, established in 1974, covering 10,663 km² (4,117 sq mi). It is the #6 largest of Brazil's 87 national parks.
- Area
- 10,663 km²
- Established
- 1974
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ITB · 96 km
Nearest airports to Amazônia National Park
- 1 ITB96 kmstraight line
- 2Santarém - Maestro Wilson Fonseca International AirportSTM319 kmstraight lineSantarém, Brazil
Airports in BrazilTransfers & Meet & Greet →
- 3 TMT332 kmstraight line
More about Amazônia National Park
Amazônia National Park is one of 87 national parks in Brazil. It covers 10,663 km² (1,066,302 ha) — about 6.8 times the size of London, making it the #6 largest national park in Brazil (3.8% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1974, 52 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 Amazônia National Park
The closest airport is Itaituba Airport (ITB), about 96 km away — around 2 h 4 min by car; alternatively Santarém - Maestro Wilson Fonseca International Airport (STM, 319 km). Other national parks within reach include Jamanxim National Park (8,598 km²), Acari National Park (8,964 km²) and Serra do Pardo National Park (4,454 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Amazônia National Park?
When was Amazônia National Park established?
What is the nearest airport to Amazônia National Park?
What protection category is Amazônia National Park?
Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.