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Chapada das Mesas National Park
Chapada das Mesas National Park is a national park in Brazil, established in 2005, covering 1,600 km² (618 sq mi). It is the #31 largest of Brazil's 87 national parks.
- Area
- 1,600 km²
- Established
- 2005
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- AUX · 121 km
Nearest airports to Chapada das Mesas National Park
- 1 AUX121 kmstraight line
- 2 IMP184 kmstraight line
- 3 MAB297 kmstraight line
More about Chapada das Mesas National Park
Chapada das Mesas National Park is one of 87 national parks in Brazil. It covers 1,600 km² (159,952 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #31 largest national park in Brazil (0.6% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2005, 21 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 Chapada das Mesas National Park
The closest airport is Araguaína Airport (AUX), about 121 km away — around 2 h 37 min by car; alternatively Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport (IMP, 184 km). Other national parks within reach include Nascentes do Rio Parnaíba National Park (7,298 km²) and Serra das Confusões National Park (2,584 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.