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Araguaia National Park
Araguaia National Park is a national park in Brazil, established in 1959, covering 5,555 km² (2,145 sq mi). It is the #16 largest of Brazil's 87 national parks. Protected area in Brazilian state of Tocantins.
- Area
- 5,555 km²
- Established
- 1959
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- PMW · 199 km
Nearest airports to Araguaia National Park
- 1 PMW199 kmstraight line
More about Araguaia National Park
Araguaia National Park is one of 87 national parks in Brazil — protected area in Brazilian state of Tocantins. It covers 5,555 km² (555,478 ha) — about 3.5 times the size of London, making it the #16 largest national park in Brazil (2% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1959, 67 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 Araguaia National Park
The closest airport is Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport (PMW), about 199 km away — around 4 h 19 min by car.
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