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Veracruzano Coral Reef System National Park
Veracruzano Coral Reef System National Park is a national park in Mexico, established in 1992, covering 11 km² (4 sq mi). It is the #48 largest of Mexico's 70 national parks.
- Area
- 11 km²
- Established
- 1992
- IUCN
- Ia: Strict Nature Reserve
- Nearest airport
- VER · 42 km
Nearest airports to Veracruzano Coral Reef System National Park
- 1General Heriberto Jara International AirportVER42 kmstraight lineVeracruz, Mexico
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- 2 MTT175 kmstraight line
- 3 PAZ236 kmstraight line
More about Veracruzano Coral Reef System National Park
Veracruzano Coral Reef System National Park is one of 70 national parks in Mexico. It covers 11 km² (1,114 ha) — about 5.5 times the size of Monaco, making it the #48 largest national park in Mexico (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1992, 34 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 Veracruzano Coral Reef System National Park
The closest airport is General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER), about 42 km away — around 55 minutes by car; alternatively Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International Airport (MTT, 175 km). Other national parks within reach include Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote (115 km²), Pico de Orizaba National Park (198 km²), Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (488 km²) and La Malinche National Park (461 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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