Honduras · national park
Montecristo Trifinio National Park
Montecristo Trifinio National Park is a national park in Honduras, established in 1987, covering 54 km² (21 sq mi). It is the #16 largest of Honduras's 19 national parks.
- Area
- 54 km²
- Established
- 1987
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ILS · 85 km
Nearest airports to Montecristo Trifinio National Park
- 1 ILS85 kmstraight line
- 2El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y GaldámezSAL114 kmstraight line
San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), El Salvador
Airports in El SalvadorTransfers & Meet & Greet → - 3La Aurora International AirportGUA129 kmstraight line
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Airports in GuatemalaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
More about Montecristo Trifinio National Park
Montecristo Trifinio National Park is one of 19 national parks in Honduras. It covers 54 km² (5,400 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #16 largest national park in Honduras (0.7% 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 Montecristo Trifinio National Park
The closest airport is Ilopango International Airport (ILS), about 85 km away — around 1 h 51 min by car; alternatively El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL, 114 km). Other national parks within reach include Montecristo National Park (20 km²), Cerro Miramundo (9 km²), Celaque National Park (266 km²) and Los Volcanes National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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