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Nevado de Colima National Park
Nevado de Colima National Park is a national park in Mexico, established in 1936, covering 66 km² (25 sq mi). It is the #27 largest of Mexico's 70 national parks.
- Area
- 66 km²
- Established
- 1936
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CLQ · 21 km
Nearest airports to Nevado de Colima National Park
- 1 CLQ21 kmstraight line
- 2 ZLO112 kmstraight line
- 3 GDL120 kmstraight line
More about Nevado de Colima National Park
Nevado de Colima National Park is one of 70 national parks in Mexico. It covers 66 km² (6,555 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #27 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 Nevado de Colima National Park
The closest airport is Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport (CLQ), about 21 km away — around 28 minutes by car; alternatively Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO, 112 km). Other national parks within reach include Lago de Camécuaro National Park (0 km²), Islas Marietas National Park (1 km²), Insurgente José María Morelos National Park (72 km²) and Cerro de Garnica National Park (19 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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