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La Marquesa National Park
La Marquesa National Park is a national park in Mexico, established in 1936, covering 19 km² (7 sq mi). It is the #40 largest of Mexico's 70 national parks.
- Area
- 19 km²
- Established
- 1936
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- TLC · 23 km
Nearest airports to La Marquesa National Park
- 1Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLC23 kmstraight lineToluca, Mexico
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- 2Mexico City Benito Juárez International AirportMEX34 kmstraight lineMexico City, Mexico
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- 3Felipe Ángeles International AirportNLU62 kmstraight lineMexico City, Mexico
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More about La Marquesa National Park
La Marquesa National Park is one of 70 national parks in Mexico. It covers 19 km² (1,890 ha) — about 9.4 times the size of Monaco, making it the #40 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 La Marquesa National Park
The closest airport is Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC), about 23 km away — around 30 minutes by car; alternatively Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX, 34 km). Other national parks within reach include Desierto de los Leones National Park (15 km²), Cumbres del Ajusco National Park (9 km²), Lomas de Padierna National Park (12 km²) and Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park (1 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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