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Morro Moreno National Park
Morro Moreno National Park is a national park in Chile, established in 2010, covering 73 km² (28 sq mi). It is the #38 largest of Chile's 48 national parks.
- Area
- 73 km²
- Established
- 2010
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ANF · 12 km
Nearest airports to Morro Moreno National Park
- 1Andrés Sabella Gálvez International AirportANF12 kmstraight lineAntofagasta, Chile
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- 2 CJC201 kmstraight line
- 3 ESR327 kmstraight line
More about Morro Moreno National Park
Morro Moreno National Park is one of 48 national parks in Chile. It covers 73 km² (7,314 ha) — about 1.2 times the size of Manhattan, making it the #38 largest national park in Chile (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2010, 16 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 Morro Moreno National Park
The closest airport is Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport (ANF), about 12 km away — around 16 minutes by car; alternatively El Loa Airport (CJC, 201 km). Other national parks within reach include Llullaillaco National Park (2,687 km²) and Pan de Azúcar National Park (438 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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