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Monte Roraima National Park
Monte Roraima National Park is a national park in Brazil, established in 1989, covering 1,151 km² (444 sq mi). It is the #38 largest of Brazil's 87 national parks.
- Area
- 1,151 km²
- Established
- 1989
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- SNV · 85 km
Nearest airports to Monte Roraima National Park
- 1 SNV85 kmstraight line
- 2 KAI138 kmstraight line
- 3 LTM229 kmstraight line
Santa Elena de Uairén, Venezuela
Kaieteur Falls, GuyanaMore about Monte Roraima National Park
Monte Roraima National Park is one of 87 national parks in Brazil. It covers 1,151 km² (115,120 ha) — about 73% of the size of London, making it the #38 largest national park in Brazil (0.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1989, 37 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 Monte Roraima National Park
The closest airport is Santa Elena de Uairén Airport (SNV), about 85 km away — around 1 h 51 min by car; alternatively Kaieteur Airport (KAI, 138 km). Other national parks within reach include Canaima National Park (28,645 km²), Kaieteur National Park (627 km²), Jaua-Sarisariñama National Park (2,325 km²) and Parima-Tapirapecó National Park (42,749 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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