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El Potosí National Park
El Potosí National Park is a national park in Mexico, established in 1936, covering 20 km² (8 sq mi). It is the #38 largest of Mexico's 70 national parks. Protected area in northwestern Mexico.
- Area
- 20 km²
- Established
- 1936
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- SLP · 73 km
Nearest airports to El Potosí National Park
- 1Ponciano Arriaga International AirportSLP73 kmstraight lineSan Luis Potosí, Mexico
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- 2 QRO144 kmstraight line
- 3 BJX156 kmstraight line
More about El Potosí National Park
El Potosí National Park is one of 70 national parks in Mexico — protected area in northwestern Mexico. It covers 20 km² (2,000 ha) — about 9.9 times the size of Monaco, making it the #38 largest national park in Mexico (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1936, 90 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 El Potosí National Park
The closest airport is Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP), about 73 km away — around 1 h 35 min by car; alternatively Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO, 144 km). Other national parks within reach include Gogorrón National Park (380 km²), Cerro de las Campanas (1 km²), Los Mármoles National Park (232 km²) and El Cimatario National Park (24 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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