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Ubajara National Park
Ubajara National Park is a national park in Brazil, established in 1959, covering 63 km² (24 sq mi). It is the #78 largest of Brazil's 87 national parks.
- Area
- 63 km²
- Established
- 1959
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- JJD · 113 km
Nearest airports to Ubajara National Park
- 1 JJD113 kmstraight line
- 2Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International AirportPHB134 kmstraight lineParnaíba, Brazil
Airports in Brazil
- 3 THE257 kmstraight line
More about Ubajara National Park
Ubajara National Park is one of 87 national parks in Brazil. It covers 63 km² (6,269 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #78 largest national park in Brazil (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1959, 67 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 Ubajara National Park
The closest airport is Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport (JJD), about 113 km away — around 2 h 27 min by car; alternatively Parnaíba - Prefeito Doutor João Silva Filho International Airport (PHB, 134 km). Other national parks within reach include Sete Cidades National Park (63 km²), Jericoacoara National Park (23 km²), Lençóis Maranhenses National Park (1,550 km²) and Furna Feia National Park (85 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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