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Puracé National Natural Park
Puracé National Natural Park is a national park in Colombia, established in 1968, covering 830 km² (320 sq mi). It is the #19 largest of Colombia's 39 national parks. Protected area in Colombia.
- Area
- 830 km²
- Established
- 1968
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- PPN · 31 km
Nearest airports to Puracé National Natural Park
- 1 PPN31 kmstraight line
- 2 FLA120 kmstraight line
- 3 PSO135 kmstraight line
More about Puracé National Natural Park
Puracé National Natural Park is one of 39 national parks in Colombia — protected area in Colombia. It covers 830 km² (83,000 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #19 largest national park in Colombia (0.7% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1968, 58 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 Puracé National Natural Park
The closest airport is Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN), about 31 km away — around 40 minutes by car; alternatively Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport (FLA, 120 km). Other national parks within reach include Munchique National Natural Park (440 km²), Nevado del Huila (1,638 km²), Serranía de Los Churumbelos Auka-Wasi National Natural Park (562 km²) and Farallones de Cali National Natural Park (20,527 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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