Duida-Marahuaca National Park

Duida-Marahuaca National Park is one of 42 national parks in Venezuela. It covers 2,366 km² (236,570 ha) — about 1.5 times the size of London, making it the #9 largest national park in Venezuela (1.8% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1978, 48 years ago — the first national parks in Venezuela date back to 1937. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting Duida-Marahuaca National Park

The closest airport is Obando Cesar Gaviria Trujillo Airport (PDA), about 276 km away — around 5 h 59 min by car; alternatively German Olano Airport (PCR, 363 km). Other national parks within reach include Parima-Tapirapecó National Park (42,749 km²), Yapacana National Park (2,768 km²), Jaua-Sarisariñama National Park (2,325 km²) and Serranía La Neblina National Park (12,435 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.