Tingo María National Park

Tingo María National Park is one of 16 national parks in Peru. It covers 48 km² (4,778 ha) — about 81% of the size of Manhattan, making it the #14 largest national park in Peru (0.1% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1965, 61 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Peru (the first dates from 1961). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting Tingo María National Park

The closest airport is Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport (HUU), about 60 km away — around 1 h 18 min by car; alternatively Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport (PCL, 192 km). Other national parks within reach include Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park (1,220 km²), Huascarán National Park (3,400 km²), Cordillera Azul National Park (13,532 km²) and Río Abiseo National Park (2,724 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.