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Serra das Confusões National Park

Serra das Confusões National Park is a national park in Brazil, established in 1998, covering 2,584 km² (998 sq mi). It is the #25 largest of Brazil's 87 national parks.

Area: 2,584 km²
Established: 1998
IUCN: II: National Park

More about Serra das Confusões National Park

Serra das Confusões National Park is one of 87 national parks in Brazil. It covers 2,584 km² (258,384 ha) — about 1.6 times the size of London, making it the #25 largest national park in Brazil (0.9% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1998, 28 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 Serra das Confusões National Park

Other national parks within reach include Serra da Capivara National Park (1,008 km²), Nascentes do Rio Parnaíba National Park (7,298 km²) and Chapada das Mesas National Park (1,600 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Serra das Confusões National Park?

2,584 km² — about 258,384 hectares or 998 square miles.

When was Serra das Confusões National Park established?

In 1998 — 28 years ago.

What protection category is Serra das Confusões National Park?

It is listed under IUCN category II: National Park of the IUCN protected area categories.

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