Rosario and San Bernardo Corals National Natural Park

Rosario and San Bernardo Corals National Natural Park is one of 39 national parks in Colombia. It covers 1,235 km² (123,455 ha) — about 79% of the size of London, making it the #18 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 Rosario and San Bernardo Corals National Natural Park

The closest airport is Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG), about 60 km away — around 1 h 18 min by car; alternatively Las Brujas Airport (CZU, 91 km). Other national parks within reach include Corales de Profundidad National Natural Park (1 km²), Tayrona National Natural Park (225 km²), Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park (3,830 km²) and Paramillo National Natural Park (4,600 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.