Chile · national park
Las Palmas de Cocalán National Park
Las Palmas de Cocalán National Park is a national park in Chile, established in 1971, covering 3.7 km² (1 sq mi). It is the #44 largest of Chile's 48 national parks.
- Area
- 3.7 km²
- Established
- 1971
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- SCL · 94 km
Nearest airports to Las Palmas de Cocalán National Park
- 1Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International AirportSCL94 kmstraight lineSantiago, Chile
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- 2 AFA251 kmstraight line
- 3Governor Francisco Gabrielli International AirportMDZ262 kmstraight line
Mendoza, Argentina
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More about Las Palmas de Cocalán National Park
Las Palmas de Cocalán National Park is one of 48 national parks in Chile. It covers 3.7 km² (371 ha) — about 1.8 times the size of Monaco, making it the #44 largest national park in Chile (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1971, 55 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 Las Palmas de Cocalán National Park
The closest airport is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), about 94 km away — around 2 h 2 min by car; alternatively Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA, 251 km). Other national parks within reach include Río Clarillo National Park (131 km²), La Campana National Park (80 km²), Radal Siete Tazas National Park (41 km²) and Santiago Glaciers National Park (750 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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