Curacao · national park
Christoffelpark
Christoffelpark is a national park in Curacao, established in 1978, covering 20 km² (8 sq mi). It is the largest of Curacao's 2 national parks.
- Area
- 20 km²
- Established
- 1978
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CUR · 23 km
Nearest airports to Christoffelpark
- 1 CUR23 kmstraight line
- 2Flamingo International AirportBON95 kmstraight line
Kralendijk,
- 3 AUA99 kmstraight line
Oranjestad, ArubaMore about Christoffelpark
Christoffelpark is one of 2 national parks in Curacao. It covers 20 km² (2,000 ha) — about 9.9 times the size of Monaco, making it the largest national park in Curacao (100% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1978, 48 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Curacao. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Christoffelpark
The closest airport is Hato International Airport (CUR), about 23 km away — around 30 minutes by car; alternatively Flamingo International Airport (BON, 95 km). Other national parks within reach include Shete Boka National Park, Arikok National Park, Médanos de Coro National Park (91 km²) and Juan Crisóstomo Falcón National Park (200 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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