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Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park
Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park is a national park in Peru, established in 1986, covering 1,220 km² (471 sq mi). It is the #11 largest of Peru's 16 national parks.
- Area
- 1,220 km²
- Established
- 1986
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- HUU · 114 km
Nearest airports to Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park
- 1 HUU114 kmstraight line
- 2 JAU154 kmstraight line
- 3Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International AirportPCL239 kmstraight linePucallpa, Peru
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More about Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park
Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park is one of 16 national parks in Peru. It covers 1,220 km² (122,000 ha) — about 78% of the size of London, making it the #11 largest national park in Peru (1.3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1986, 40 years ago — the first national parks in Peru date back to 1961. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park
The closest airport is Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport (HUU), about 114 km away — around 2 h 28 min by car; alternatively Francisco Carle Airport (JAU, 154 km). Other national parks within reach include Tingo María National Park (48 km²), Huascarán National Park (3,400 km²), Parque nacional Otishi (3,060 km²) and Cordillera Azul National Park (13,532 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.