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Dzibilchantún National Park
Dzibilchantún National Park is a national park in Mexico, established in 1987, covering 5.4 km² (2 sq mi). It is the #52 largest of Mexico's 70 national parks.
- Area
- 5.4 km²
- Established
- 1987
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- MID · 19 km
Nearest airports to Dzibilchantún National Park
- 1Manuel Crescencio Rejón International AirportMID19 kmstraight lineMérida, Mexico
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- 2 CPE170 kmstraight line
- 3 TQO226 kmstraight line
More about Dzibilchantún National Park
Dzibilchantún National Park is one of 70 national parks in Mexico. It covers 5.4 km² (539 ha) — about 2.7 times the size of Monaco, making it the #52 largest national park in Mexico (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1987, 39 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 Dzibilchantún National Park
The closest airport is Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID), about 19 km away — around 24 minutes by car; alternatively Ingeniero Alberto Acuña Ongay International Airport (CPE, 170 km). Other national parks within reach include Arrecife Alacranes National Park (3,338 km²), Tulum National Park (7 km²), Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park (120 km²) and Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park (91 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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