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Emas National Park
Emas National Park is a national park in Brazil, established in 1961, covering 1,314 km² (507 sq mi). It is the #35 largest of Brazil's 87 national parks. UNESCO World Heritage Site in Goiás, Brazil.
- Area
- 1,314 km²
- Established
- 1961
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ROO · 254 km
Nearest airports to Emas National Park
- 1 ROO254 kmstraight line
- 2 CGR323 kmstraight line
More about Emas National Park
Emas National Park is one of 87 national parks in Brazil — UNESCO World Heritage Site in Goiás, Brazil. It covers 1,314 km² (131,386 ha) — about 84% of the size of London, making it the #35 largest national park in Brazil (0.5% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1961, 65 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 Emas National Park
The closest airport is Maestro Marinho Franco Airport (ROO), about 254 km away — around 5 h 30 min by car; alternatively Campo Grande Airport (CGR, 323 km). Other national parks within reach include Chapada dos Guimarães National Park (326 km²) and Serra da Bodoquena National Park (770 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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