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parc national de Guanahacabibes
parc national de Guanahacabibes is a national park in Cuba, established in 2001, covering 398 km² (154 sq mi). It is the #3 largest of Cuba's 14 national parks.
- Area
- 398 km²
- Established
- 2001
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- GER · 182 km
Nearest airports to parc national de Guanahacabibes
- 1 GER182 kmstraight line
- 2 HAV246 kmstraight line
- 3 CUN263 kmstraight line
Cancún, MexicoMore about parc national de Guanahacabibes
parc national de Guanahacabibes is one of 14 national parks in Cuba. It covers 398 km² (39,826 ha) — about 51% of the size of New York City, making it the #3 largest national park in Cuba (8.7% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2001, 25 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 parc national de Guanahacabibes
The closest airport is Rafael Cabrera Airport (GER), about 182 km away — around 3 h 57 min by car; alternatively José Martí International Airport (HAV, 246 km). Other national parks within reach include Parque Nacional La Güira, Punta Francés Marine National Park, Ciénaga de Lanier National Park and Isla Contoy National Park (51 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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