Honduras · national park
Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park (DEI-G)
Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park (DEI-G) is a national park in Honduras, established in 1987, covering 300 km² (116 sq mi). It is the #4 largest of Honduras's 19 national parks.
- Area
- 300 km²
- Established
- 1987
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- XPL · 59 km
Nearest airports to Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park (DEI-G)
- 1 XPL59 kmstraight line
- 2Ramón Villeda Morales International AirportSAP68 kmstraight lineSan Pedro Sula, Honduras
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- 3 TGU113 kmstraight line
More about Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park (DEI-G)
Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park (DEI-G) is one of 19 national parks in Honduras. It covers 300 km² (30,000 ha) — about 2.9 times the size of Paris, making it the #4 largest national park in Honduras (3.7% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1987, 39 years ago — the first national parks in Honduras date back to 1959. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park (DEI-G)
The closest airport is Palmerola International Airport (XPL), about 59 km away — around 1 h 16 min by car; alternatively Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP, 68 km). Other national parks within reach include Montaña Santa Bárbara National Park (121 km²), Pico Pijol National Park (122 km²), Montaña de Comayagua National Park (185 km²) and Cusuco National Park (222 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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