Dominican Republic · national park
Anacaona National Park
Anacaona National Park is a national park in Dominican Republic, established in 2009, covering 539 km² (208 sq mi). It is the #6 largest of Dominican Republic's 15 national parks.
- Area
- 539 km²
- Established
- 2009
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BRX · 39 km
Nearest airports to Anacaona National Park
- 1 BRX39 kmstraight line
- 2Cibao International AirportSTI105 kmstraight lineSantiago, Dominican Republic
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- 3 JBQ121 kmstraight line
More about Anacaona National Park
Anacaona National Park is one of 15 national parks in the Dominican Republic. It covers 539 km² (53,893 ha) — about 69% of the size of New York City, making it the #6 largest national park in the Dominican Republic (10.7% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2009, 17 years ago — the first national parks in the Dominican Republic date back to 1956. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Anacaona National Park
The closest airport is Maria Montez International Airport (BRX), about 39 km away — around 50 minutes by car; alternatively Cibao International Airport (STI, 105 km). Other national parks within reach include La Gran Sabana National Park (220 km²), José del Carmen Ramírez National Park, Nationalpark Lago Enriqillo e Isla Cabritos and Sierra de Bahoruco National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
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