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Los Nevados National Natural Park
Los Nevados National Natural Park is a national park in Colombia, established in 1973, covering 614 km² (237 sq mi). It is the #24 largest of Colombia's 39 national parks. Protected area.
- Area
- 614 km²
- Established
- 1973
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- MZL · 28 km
Nearest airports to Los Nevados National Natural Park
- 1 MZL28 kmstraight line
- 2 PEI41 kmstraight line
- 3 IBE49 kmstraight line
More about Los Nevados National Natural Park
Los Nevados National Natural Park is one of 39 national parks in Colombia — protected area. It covers 614 km² (61,434 ha) — about 78% of the size of New York City, making it the #24 largest national park in Colombia (0.5% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1973, 53 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 Los Nevados National Natural Park
The closest airport is La Nubia Airport (MZL), about 28 km away — around 36 minutes by car; alternatively Matecaña International Airport (PEI, 41 km). Other national parks within reach include Selva de Florencia National Natural Park (10,020 km²), Sumapaz Natural Park (1,421 km²), Las Hermosas National Natural Park (1,250 km²) and Chingaza National Natural Park (766 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.