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Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park
Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park is a national park in Mexico, established in 2000, covering 179 km² (69 sq mi). It is the #17 largest of Mexico's 70 national parks.
- Area
- 179 km²
- Established
- 2000
- IUCN
- IV: Habitat/Species Management Area
- Nearest airport
- SPR · 51 km
Nearest airports to Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park
- 1 SPR51 kmstraight line
- 2 CTM58 kmstraight line
- 3 CZH65 kmstraight line
San Pedro, BelizeMore about Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park
Arrecifes de Xcalak National Park is one of 70 national parks in Mexico. It covers 179 km² (17,949 ha) — about 1.7 times the size of Paris, making it the #17 largest national park in Mexico (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2000, 26 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 Xcalak National Park
The closest airport is John Greif II Airport (SPR), about 51 km away — around 1 h 6 min by car; alternatively Chetumal International Airport (CTM, 58 km). Other national parks within reach include Bacalar Chico National Park (45 km²), Honey Camp Nationalpark (31 km²), Peccary Hills National Park (43 km²) and Monkey Bay Nationalpark (9 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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