Guyana · national park
Kaieteur National Park
Kaieteur National Park is a national park in Guyana, established in 1929, covering 627 km² (242 sq mi).
- Area
- 627 km²
- Established
- 1929
- IUCN
- VI: Protected Area with sustainable use of natural resources
- Nearest airport
- KAI · 9 km
Nearest airports to Kaieteur National Park
- 1 KAI9 kmstraight line
- 2 GEO192 kmstraight line
- 3 SNV205 kmstraight line
Santa Elena de Uairén, VenezuelaMore about Kaieteur National Park
Kaieteur National Park is one of 1 national park in Guyana. It covers 627 km² (62,680 ha) — about 80% of the size of New York City (100% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1929, 97 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Guyana. It is listed in IUCN category VI: Protected Area with sustainable use of natural resources — allowing sustainable use of natural resources.
Visiting Kaieteur National Park
The closest airport is Kaieteur Airport (KAI), about 9 km away — around 12 minutes by car; alternatively Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO, 192 km). Other national parks within reach include Monte Roraima National Park (1,151 km²) and Canaima National Park (28,645 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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