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Islas Marietas National Park
Islas Marietas National Park is a national park in Mexico, established in 2005, covering 0.8 km² (0 sq mi). It is the #59 largest of Mexico's 70 national parks.
- Area
- 0.8 km²
- Established
- 2005
- IUCN
- Ia: Strict Nature Reserve
- Nearest airport
- PVR · 34 km
Nearest airports to Islas Marietas National Park
- 1Puerto Vallarta International AirportPVR34 kmstraight linePuerto Vallarta, Mexico
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- 2 TPQ111 kmstraight line
- 3 ZLO203 kmstraight line
More about Islas Marietas National Park
Islas Marietas National Park is one of 70 national parks in Mexico. It covers 0.8 km² (79 ha), making it the #59 largest national park in Mexico (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2005, 21 years ago — the first national parks in Mexico date back to 1917. It is listed in IUCN category Ia: Strict Nature Reserve — a strict nature reserve, managed mainly for science.
Visiting Islas Marietas National Park
The closest airport is Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR), about 34 km away — around 45 minutes by car; alternatively Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ, 111 km). Other national parks within reach include Isla Isabel National Park (2 km²), Nevado de Colima National Park (66 km²), Lago de Camécuaro National Park (0 km²) and Cabo Pulmo National Park (71 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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