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Diego Ramirez Islands & Drake Passage National Park
Diego Ramirez Islands & Drake Passage National Park is a national park in Chile, established in 2018.
- Established
- 2018
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- USH · 186 km
Nearest airports to Diego Ramirez Islands & Drake Passage National Park
- 1Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International AirportUSH186 kmstraight line
Ushuaia, Argentina
Airports in ArgentinaTransfers & Meet & Greet → - 2 RGA309 kmstraight line
More about Diego Ramirez Islands & Drake Passage National Park
Diego Ramirez Islands & Drake Passage National Park is one of 48 national parks in Chile.
History and protection
The park was established in 2018, 8 years ago — the first national parks in Chile date back to 1926. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Diego Ramirez Islands & Drake Passage National Park
The closest airport is Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH), about 186 km away — around 4 h 2 min by car; alternatively Gobernador Ramón Trejo Noel International Airport (RGA, 309 km). Other national parks within reach include Cabo de Hornos National Park (631 km²), Yendegaia National Park (1,118 km²), Yendegaia National Park project and Tierra del Fuego National Park (630 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.