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Crystal Peak National Park
Crystal Peak National Park is a national park in Cuba, established in 1930, covering 185 km² (72 sq mi). It is the #8 largest of Cuba's 14 national parks.
- Area
- 185 km²
- Established
- 1930
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- SCU · 79 km
Nearest airports to Crystal Peak National Park
- 1 SCU79 kmstraight line
- 2 HOG92 kmstraight line
- 3 BCA102 kmstraight line
More about Crystal Peak National Park
Crystal Peak National Park is one of 14 national parks in Cuba. It covers 185 km² (18,537 ha) — about 1.8 times the size of Paris, making it the #8 largest national park in Cuba (4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1930, 96 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Cuba. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Crystal Peak National Park
The closest airport is Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU), about 79 km away — around 1 h 42 min by car; alternatively Frank Pais International Airport (HOG, 92 km). Other national parks within reach include Alexander von Humboldt National Park (711 km²), Pico La Bayamesa National Park (242 km²), Turquino National Park (229 km²) and Inagua National Park (890 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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