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La Gran Sabana National Park

La Gran Sabana National Park is a national park in Dominican Republic, covering 220 km² (85 sq mi). It is the #7 largest of Dominican Republic's 15 national parks.

Area
220 km²
IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
BRX · 32 km

Nearest airports to La Gran Sabana National Park

  1. 1
    Maria Montez International Airport Flag of Dominican RepublicBarahona, Dominican Republic Airports in Dominican Republic
    BRX32 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Toussaint Louverture International Airport Flag of HaitiPort-au-Prince, Haiti Airports in HaitiTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    PAP98 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Cibao International Airport Flag of Dominican RepublicSantiago, Dominican Republic Airports in Dominican RepublicTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    STI138 kmstraight line

More about La Gran Sabana National Park

La Gran Sabana National Park is one of 15 national parks in the Dominican Republic. It covers 220 km² (21,958 ha) — about 2.1 times the size of Paris, making it the #7 largest national park in the Dominican Republic (4.3% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting La Gran Sabana National Park

The closest airport is Maria Montez International Airport (BRX), about 32 km away — around 42 minutes by car; alternatively Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP, 98 km). Other national parks within reach include Sierra de Bahoruco National Park, Nationalpark Lago Enriqillo e Isla Cabritos, Anacaona National Park (539 km²) and parc national Forêt des Pins (188 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is La Gran Sabana National Park?

220 km² — about 21,958 hectares or 85 square miles.

What is the nearest airport to La Gran Sabana National Park?

Maria Montez International Airport (BRX), about 32 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is La Gran Sabana National Park?

It is listed under IUCN category II: National Park of the IUCN protected area categories.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.