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Sete Cidades National Park
Sete Cidades National Park is a national park in Brazil, established in 1961, covering 63 km² (24 sq mi). It is the #77 largest of Brazil's 87 national parks.
- Area
- 63 km²
- Established
- 1961
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- PHB · 132 km
Nearest airports to Sete Cidades National Park
- 1Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International AirportPHB132 kmstraight lineParnaíba, Brazil
Airports in Brazil
- 2 THE168 kmstraight line
- 3 JJD196 kmstraight line
More about Sete Cidades National Park
Sete Cidades National Park is one of 87 national parks in Brazil. It covers 63 km² (6,304 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #77 largest national park in Brazil (0% 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 Sete Cidades National Park
The closest airport is Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport (PHB), about 132 km away — around 2 h 52 min by car; alternatively Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (THE, 168 km). Other national parks within reach include Ubajara National Park (63 km²), Jericoacoara National Park (23 km²) and Lençóis Maranhenses National Park (1,550 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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