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Cahuita National Park
Cahuita National Park is a national park in Costa Rica, established in 1978, covering 11 km² (4 sq mi). It is the #25 largest of Costa Rica's 27 national parks. Terrestrial and marine national park in Costa Rica.
- Area
- 11 km²
- Established
- 1978
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- LIO · 33 km
Nearest airports to Cahuita National Park
- 1 LIO33 kmstraight line
- 2 CHX45 kmstraight line
- 3 BOC76 kmstraight line
Changuinola, PanamaMore about Cahuita National Park
Cahuita National Park is one of 27 national parks in Costa Rica — Terrestrial and marine national park in Costa Rica. It covers 11 km² (1,068 ha) — about 5.3 times the size of Monaco, making it the #25 largest national park in Costa Rica (0.2% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1978, 48 years ago — the first national parks in Costa Rica date back to 1955. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Cahuita National Park
The closest airport is Limón International Airport (LIO), about 33 km away — around 43 minutes by car; alternatively Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport (CHX, 45 km). Other national parks within reach include Barbilla National Park (119 km²), Chirripó National Park (501 km²), Tortuguero National Park (312 km²) and Tapantí National Park (583 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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