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National Parks in El Salvador
El Salvador has 4 national parks covering about 60 km² in total. The largest is El Imposible National Park (38 km²); the oldest, Montecristo National Park, dates from 1987.
El Imposible National Park38 km² · since 1989
Montecristo National Park20 km² · since 1987
El Boqueron National Park2.1 km²
Los Volcanes National ParkNational park
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National parks in El Salvador at a glance
El Salvador has 4 national parks covering about 60 km² — roughly 0.29% of the country's 21,041 km². The 3 largest parks together account for 100% of that area.
Largest national parks
- El Imposible National Park — 38 km², since 1989
- Montecristo National Park — 20 km², since 1987
- El Boqueron National Park — 2.1 km²
Oldest national parks
- Montecristo National Park — established 1987
- El Imposible National Park — established 1989
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Frequently asked questions
How many national parks are there in El Salvador?
El Salvador has 4 national parks covering about 60 km² in total. The largest is El Imposible National Park (38 km²); the oldest, Montecristo National Park, dates from 1987.
What are the largest national parks in El Salvador?
El Imposible National Park (38 km²), Montecristo National Park (20 km²) and El Boqueron National Park (2.1 km²).
How much of El Salvador is national park?
About 0.29% of the country — 60 km² of national parks out of 21,041 km² in total.
What is the oldest national park in El Salvador?
Montecristo National Park, established in 1987, followed by El Imposible National Park (1989).