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Mounts Iglit–Baco National Park
Mounts Iglit–Baco National Park is a national park in Philippines, established in 1970, covering 754 km² (291 sq mi). It is the #9 largest of Philippines's 41 national parks.
- Area
- 754 km²
- Established
- 1970
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- SJI · 63 km
Nearest airports to Mounts Iglit–Baco National Park
- 1 SJI63 kmstraight line
- 2 TBH115 kmstraight line
- 3 MPH135 kmstraight line
More about Mounts Iglit–Baco National Park
Mounts Iglit–Baco National Park is one of 41 national parks in the Philippines. It covers 754 km² (75,445 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #9 largest national park in the Philippines (1.3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1970, 56 years ago — the first national parks in the Philippines date back to 1904. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Mounts Iglit–Baco National Park
The closest airport is San Jose Airport (SJI), about 63 km away — around 1 h 21 min by car; alternatively Tugdan Airport (TBH, 115 km). Other national parks within reach include Lake Naujan National Park (13,011 km²), Mounts Banahaw–San Cristobal Protected Landscape (113 km²), Mounts-Banahaw-San-Cristobal-Nationalpark (11,325 km²) and Quezon Protected Landscape (10 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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