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Pau Brasil National Park
Pau Brasil National Park is a national park in Brazil, established in 1999, covering 11 km² (4 sq mi). It is the #83 largest of Brazil's 87 national parks. This article describes Pau Brasil, a national park in Brazil.
- Area
- 11 km²
- Established
- 1999
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BPS · 21 km
Nearest airports to Pau Brasil National Park
- 1 BPS21 kmstraight line
- 2 IOS189 kmstraight line
- 3 VDC250 kmstraight line
More about Pau Brasil National Park
Pau Brasil National Park is one of 87 national parks in Brazil — this article describes Pau Brasil, a national park in Brazil. It covers 11 km² (1,145 ha) — about 5.7 times the size of Monaco, making it the #83 largest national park in Brazil (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1999, 27 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 Pau Brasil National Park
The closest airport is Porto Seguro International Airport (BPS), about 21 km away — around 27 minutes by car; alternatively Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport (IOS, 189 km). Other national parks within reach include Monte Pascoal National Park (223 km²), Discovery National Park (211 km²), Alto Cariri National Park (192 km²) and Serra das Lontras National Park (113 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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