Paraguay · national park
Ypoá National Park
Ypoá National Park is a national park in Paraguay, established in 1992, covering 1,000 km² (386 sq mi). It is the #2 largest of Paraguay's 11 national parks.
- Area
- 1,000 km²
- Established
- 1992
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ASU · 75 km
Nearest airports to Ypoá National Park
- 1Silvio Pettirossi International AirportASU75 kmstraight lineAsunción, Paraguay
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- 2 FMA87 kmstraight line
- 3 ENO216 kmstraight line
Formosa, ArgentinaMore about Ypoá National Park
Ypoá National Park is one of 11 national parks in Paraguay. It covers 1,000 km² (100,000 ha) — about 1.3 times the size of New York City, making it the #2 largest national park in Paraguay (12.7% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1992, 34 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 Ypoá National Park
The closest airport is Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU), about 75 km away — around 1 h 38 min by car; alternatively Formosa National Airport (FMA, 87 km). Other national parks within reach include Ybycuí National Park, Vapor Cué National Park, Río Pilcomayo National Park (519 km²) and Caazapá National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
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