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National Parks in Uruguay
Uruguay has 8 national parks covering about 472 km² in total. The largest is Parque nacional Cabo Polonio (258 km²); the oldest, Anchorena Park, dates from 1908.
Parque nacional Cabo Polonio258 km² · since 2009
Esteros de Farrapos e Islas del Río Uruguay National Park168 km² · since 2008
San Miguel national park15 km² · since 1937
Anchorena Park14 km² · since 1908
Santa Teresa National Park11 km²
Parque nacional Arequita5.6 km² · since 2024
Parque Nacional Isla e islote de Lobos y su entorno sumergidoNational park
Santa TeresaNational park
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National parks in Uruguay at a glance
Uruguay has 8 national parks covering about 472 km² — roughly 0.27% of the country's 176,215 km². The 3 largest parks together account for 94% of that area.
Largest national parks
- Parque nacional Cabo Polonio — 258 km², since 2009
- Esteros de Farrapos e Islas del Río Uruguay National Park — 168 km², since 2008
- San Miguel national park — 15 km², since 1937
- Anchorena Park — 14 km², since 1908
- Santa Teresa National Park — 11 km²
Oldest national parks
- Anchorena Park — established 1908
- San Miguel national park — established 1937
- Esteros de Farrapos e Islas del Río Uruguay National Park — established 2008
- Parque nacional Cabo Polonio — established 2009
- Parque nacional Arequita — established 2024
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Frequently asked questions
How many national parks are there in Uruguay?
Uruguay has 8 national parks covering about 472 km² in total. The largest is Parque nacional Cabo Polonio (258 km²); the oldest, Anchorena Park, dates from 1908.
What are the largest national parks in Uruguay?
Parque nacional Cabo Polonio (258 km²), Esteros de Farrapos e Islas del Río Uruguay National Park (168 km²), San Miguel national park (15 km²), Anchorena Park (14 km²) and Santa Teresa National Park (11 km²).
How much of Uruguay is national park?
About 0.27% of the country — 472 km² of national parks out of 176,215 km² in total.
What is the oldest national park in Uruguay?
Anchorena Park, established in 1908, followed by San Miguel national park (1937), Esteros de Farrapos e Islas del Río Uruguay National Park (2008) and Parque nacional Cabo Polonio (2009).