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Desembarco del Granma National Park
Desembarco del Granma National Park is a national park in Cuba, established in 1985, covering 326 km² (126 sq mi). It is the #4 largest of Cuba's 14 national parks.
- Area
- 326 km²
- Established
- 1985
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- MZO · 73 km
Nearest airports to Desembarco del Granma National Park
- 1 MZO73 kmstraight line
- 2 BYM120 kmstraight line
- 3 VTU143 kmstraight line
More about Desembarco del Granma National Park
Desembarco del Granma National Park is one of 14 national parks in Cuba. It covers 326 km² (32,600 ha) — about 3.1 times the size of Paris, making it the #4 largest national park in Cuba (7.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1985, 41 years ago — the first national parks in Cuba date back to 1930. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Desembarco del Granma National Park
The closest airport is Sierra Maestra International Airport (MZO), about 73 km away — around 1 h 34 min by car; alternatively Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport (BYM, 120 km). Other national parks within reach include Turquino National Park (229 km²), Pico La Bayamesa National Park (242 km²), Jardines de la Reina National Park (2,170 km²) and Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
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