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Serra de Itabaiana National Park

Serra de Itabaiana National Park is a national park in Brazil, established in 2005, covering 80 km² (31 sq mi). It is the #75 largest of Brazil's 87 national parks.

Area
80 km²
Established
2005
IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
AJU · 38 km
Serra de Itabaiana National Park
Photo: Alexandro Batista dos Santos · CC BY-SA 3.0

Nearest airports to Serra de Itabaiana National Park

  1. 1
    Aracaju - Santa Maria Airport Flag of BrazilAracaju, Brazil Airports in BrazilTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    AJU38 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Paulo Afonso Airport Flag of BrazilPaulo Afonso, Brazil Airports in Brazil
    PAV182 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport Flag of BrazilMaceió, Brazil Airports in BrazilTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    MCZ221 kmstraight line

More about Serra de Itabaiana National Park

Serra de Itabaiana National Park is one of 87 national parks in Brazil. It covers 80 km² (8,025 ha) — about 76% of the size of Paris, making it the #75 largest national park in Brazil (0% 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 Serra de Itabaiana National Park

The closest airport is Aracaju - Santa Maria Airport (AJU), about 38 km away — around 49 minutes by car; alternatively Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV, 182 km). Other national parks within reach include Catimbau National Park (623 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Serra de Itabaiana National Park?

80 km² — about 8,025 hectares or 31 square miles.

When was Serra de Itabaiana National Park established?

In 2005 — 21 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Serra de Itabaiana National Park?

Aracaju - Santa Maria Airport (AJU), about 38 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Serra de Itabaiana National Park?

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

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.