Colombia · national park
Sumapaz Natural Park
Sumapaz Natural Park is a national park in Colombia, established in 1977, covering 1,421 km² (549 sq mi). It is the #16 largest of Colombia's 39 national parks.
- Area
- 1,421 km²
- Established
- 1977
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BOG · 32 km
Nearest airports to Sumapaz Natural Park
- 1 BOG32 kmstraight line
- 2 VVC61 kmstraight line
- 3 IBE115 kmstraight line
More about Sumapaz Natural Park
Sumapaz Natural Park is one of 39 national parks in Colombia. It covers 1,421 km² (142,112 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #16 largest national park in Colombia (1.2% 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 Sumapaz Natural Park
The closest airport is El Dorado International Airport (BOG), about 32 km away — around 42 minutes by car; alternatively Vanguardia Airport (VVC, 61 km). Other national parks within reach include Chingaza National Natural Park (766 km²), Los Nevados National Natural Park (614 km²), Selva de Florencia National Natural Park (10,020 km²) and Cordillera de los Picachos National Natural Park (766 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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