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Lagunas de Montebello National Park
Lagunas de Montebello National Park is a national park in Mexico, established in 1959, covering 64 km² (25 sq mi). It is the #28 largest of Mexico's 70 national parks.
- Area
- 64 km²
- Established
- 1959
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- TGZ · 153 km
Nearest airports to Lagunas de Montebello National Park
- 1 TGZ153 kmstraight line
- 2 TAP161 kmstraight line
- 3 RER173 kmstraight line
Retalhuleu, GuatemalaMore about Lagunas de Montebello National Park
Lagunas de Montebello National Park is one of 70 national parks in Mexico. It covers 64 km² (6,425 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #28 largest national park in Mexico (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1959, 67 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 Lagunas de Montebello National Park
The closest airport is Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ), about 153 km away — around 3 h 19 min by car; alternatively Tapachula International Airport (TAP, 161 km). Other national parks within reach include Parque Nacional Laguna Lachuá, Laguna Lachuá (145 km²), Riscos de Momostenango (2 km²) and Sierra del Lacandón (2,029 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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