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Cumbres de Majalca National Park
Cumbres de Majalca National Park is a national park in Mexico, established in 1939, covering 47 km² (18 sq mi). It is the #33 largest of Mexico's 70 national parks.
- Area
- 47 km²
- Established
- 1939
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CUU · 52 km
Nearest airports to Cumbres de Majalca National Park
- 1General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International AirportCUU52 kmstraight lineChihuahua, Mexico
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- 2Abraham González International AirportCJS315 kmstraight lineCiudad Juárez, Mexico
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- 3 CEN364 kmstraight line
More about Cumbres de Majalca National Park
Cumbres de Majalca National Park is one of 70 national parks in Mexico. It covers 47 km² (4,701 ha) — about 80% of the size of Manhattan, making it the #33 largest national park in Mexico (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1939, 87 years ago — the first national parks in Mexico date back to 1917. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Cumbres de Majalca National Park
The closest airport is General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU), about 52 km away — around 1 h 8 min by car; alternatively Abraham González International Airport (CJS, 315 km). Other national parks within reach include Basaseachic Falls National Park (58 km²), Big Bend National Park (3,091 km²) and Parque Nacional Maderas del Carmen (2,084 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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