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Catimbau National Park
Catimbau National Park is a national park in Brazil, established in 2002, covering 623 km² (241 sq mi). It is the #46 largest of Brazil's 87 national parks.
- Area
- 623 km²
- Established
- 2002
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- PAV · 140 km
Nearest airports to Catimbau National Park
- 1 PAV140 kmstraight line
- 2Zumbi dos Palmares International AirportMCZ204 kmstraight lineMaceió, Brazil
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- 3Presidente João Suassuna AirportCPV211 kmstraight lineCampina Grande, Brazil
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More about Catimbau National Park
Catimbau National Park is one of 87 national parks in Brazil. It covers 623 km² (62,295 ha) — about 80% of the size of New York City, making it the #46 largest national park in Brazil (0.2% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2002, 24 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 Catimbau National Park
The closest airport is Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV), about 140 km away — around 3 h 2 min by car; alternatively Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ, 204 km). Other national parks within reach include Parque Nacional da Serra do Teixeira (611 km²) and Serra de Itabaiana National Park (80 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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