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Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancún y Punta Nizuc National Park
Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancún y Punta Nizuc National Park is a national park in Mexico, established in 1996, covering 87 km² (33 sq mi). It is the #24 largest of Mexico's 70 national parks.
- Area
- 87 km²
- Established
- 1996
- IUCN
- IV: Habitat/Species Management Area
- Nearest airport
- CUN · 20 km
Nearest airports to Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancún y Punta Nizuc National Park
- 1 CUN20 kmstraight line
- 2 CZM76 kmstraight line
- 3 TQO146 kmstraight line
More about Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancún y Punta Nizuc National Park
Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancún y Punta Nizuc National Park is one of 70 national parks in Mexico. It covers 87 km² (8,673 ha) — about 83% of the size of Paris, making it the #24 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 Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancún y Punta Nizuc National Park
The closest airport is Cancún International Airport (CUN), about 20 km away — around 25 minutes by car; alternatively Cozumel International Airport (CZM, 76 km). Other national parks within reach include Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park (91 km²), Isla Contoy National Park (51 km²), Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park (120 km²) and Tulum National Park (7 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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