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Saguaro National Park
Saguaro National Park is a national park in United States, established in 1994, covering 374 km² (144 sq mi). It is the #38 largest of United States's 77 national parks. United States National Park, in the state of Arizona.
- Area
- 374 km²
- Established
- 1994
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- TUS · 32 km
Nearest airports to Saguaro National Park
- 1Tucson International AirportTUS32 kmstraight lineTucson, United States
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- 2 AZA157 kmstraight line
- 3Phoenix Sky Harbor International AirportPHX189 kmstraight linePhoenix, United States
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More about Saguaro National Park
Saguaro National Park is one of 77 national parks in the United States — United States National Park, in the state of Arizona. It covers 374 km² (37,400 ha) — about 3.6 times the size of Paris, making it the #38 largest national park in the United States (0.2% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1994, 32 years ago — the first national parks in the United States date back to 1861. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Saguaro National Park
The closest airport is Tucson International Airport (TUS), about 32 km away — around 42 minutes by car; alternatively Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA, 157 km). Other national parks within reach include Tucson Mountain District and Petrified Forest National Park (380 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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