Paraguay · national park
Médanos del Chaco National Park
Médanos del Chaco National Park is a national park in Paraguay, established in 2003.
- Established
- 2003
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- SRZ · 324 km
Nearest airports to Médanos del Chaco National Park
- 1 SRZ324 kmstraight line
- 2 VVI338 kmstraight line
- 3 TJA354 kmstraight line
Santa Cruz, BoliviaMore about Médanos del Chaco National Park
Médanos del Chaco National Park is one of 11 national parks in Paraguay.
History and protection
The park was established in 2003, 23 years ago — the first national parks in Paraguay date back to 1975. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Médanos del Chaco National Park
The closest airport is El Trompillo Airport (SRZ), about 324 km away — around 7 h 1 min by car; alternatively Viru Viru International Airport (VVI, 338 km). Other national parks within reach include Parc national Teniente Agripino Enciso, Defensores del Chaco National Park (6,859 km²), Iñao National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area (2,631 km²) and Otuquis National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area (10,060 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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