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Rayón National Park
Rayón National Park is a national park in Mexico, established in 1952, covering 0.3 km² (0 sq mi). It is the #65 largest of Mexico's 70 national parks. Parc national du Mexique situé au Michoacán.
- Area
- 0.3 km²
- Established
- 1952
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- TLC · 83 km
Nearest airports to Rayón National Park
- 1Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLC83 kmstraight lineToluca, Mexico
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- 2 MLM88 kmstraight line
- 3 QRO91 kmstraight line
More about Rayón National Park
Rayón National Park is one of 70 national parks in Mexico — parc national du Mexique situé au Michoacán. It covers 0.3 km² (25 ha), making it the #65 largest national park in Mexico (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1952, 74 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 Rayón National Park
The closest airport is Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC), about 83 km away — around 1 h 48 min by car; alternatively General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM, 88 km). Other national parks within reach include Bosencheve National Park (146 km²), Cerro de Garnica National Park (19 km²), El Cimatario National Park (24 km²) and Insurgente José María Morelos National Park (72 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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