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Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park
Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park is a national park in Mexico, established in 1996, covering 120 km² (46 sq mi). It is the #20 largest of Mexico's 70 national parks. Marine protected area in the Cozumel reef system off Mexico.
- Area
- 120 km²
- Established
- 1996
- IUCN
- IV: Habitat/Species Management Area
- Nearest airport
- CZM · 27 km
Nearest airports to Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park
- 1 CZM27 kmstraight line
- 2 TQO68 kmstraight line
- 3 CUN85 kmstraight line
More about Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park
Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park is one of 70 national parks in Mexico — marine protected area in the Cozumel reef system off Mexico. It covers 120 km² (11,988 ha) — about the size of Paris, making it the #20 largest national park in Mexico (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1996, 30 years ago — the first national parks in Mexico date back to 1917. It is listed in IUCN category IV: Habitat/Species Management Area — managed to protect particular habitats or species.
Visiting Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park
The closest airport is Cozumel International Airport (CZM), about 27 km away — around 35 minutes by car; alternatively Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum (TQO, 68 km). Other national parks within reach include Tulum National Park (7 km²), Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park (91 km²), Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancún y Punta Nizuc National Park (87 km²) and Isla Contoy National Park (51 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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