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Las Hermosas National Natural Park
Las Hermosas National Natural Park is a national park in Colombia, established in 1977, covering 1,250 km² (483 sq mi). It is the #17 largest of Colombia's 39 national parks.
- Area
- 1,250 km²
- Established
- 1977
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CLO · 48 km
Nearest airports to Las Hermosas National Natural Park
- 1Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International AirportCLO48 kmstraight lineCali, Colombia
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- 2 NVA98 kmstraight line
- 3 AXM104 kmstraight line
More about Las Hermosas National Natural Park
Las Hermosas National Natural Park is one of 39 national parks in Colombia. It covers 1,250 km² (125,000 ha) — about 80% of the size of London, making it the #17 largest national park in Colombia (1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1977, 49 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Colombia (the first dates from 1964). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Las Hermosas National Natural Park
The closest airport is Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO), about 48 km away — around 1 h 2 min by car; alternatively Benito Salas Airport (NVA, 98 km). Other national parks within reach include Nevado del Huila (1,638 km²), Farallones de Cali National Natural Park (20,527 km²), Puracé National Natural Park (830 km²) and Los Nevados National Natural Park (614 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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