Utría National Natural Park

Utría National Natural Park is one of 39 national parks in Colombia — Colombian national park. It covers 543 km² (54,300 ha) — about 69% of the size of New York City, making it the #27 largest national park in Colombia (0.4% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1987, 39 years ago — the first national parks in Colombia date back to 1964. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting Utría National Natural Park

The closest airport is José Celestino Mutis Airport (BSC), about 25 km away — around 32 minutes by car; alternatively El Caraño Airport (UIB, 85 km). Other national parks within reach include Darién National Park (5,790 km²), Los Katíos National Park (720 km²), Paramillo National Natural Park (4,600 km²) and Uramba Bahía Málaga National Natural Park (471 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.