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Guatopo National Park
Guatopo National Park is a national park in Venezuela, established in 1958, covering 1,225 km² (473 sq mi). It is the #15 largest of Venezuela's 42 national parks. Venezuelan national park.
- Area
- 1,225 km²
- Established
- 1958
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CCS · 86 km
Nearest airports to Guatopo National Park
- 1Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International AirportCCS86 kmstraight lineMaiquetía, Venezuela
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- 2 VLN166 kmstraight line
- 3 BLA189 kmstraight line
More about Guatopo National Park
Guatopo National Park is one of 42 national parks in Venezuela — Venezuelan national park. It covers 1,225 km² (122,464 ha) — about 78% of the size of London, making it the #15 largest national park in Venezuela (1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1958, 68 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 Guatopo National Park
The closest airport is Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), about 86 km away — around 1 h 52 min by car; alternatively Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN, 166 km). Other national parks within reach include Laguna de Tacarigua National Park (391 km²), El Avila National park (852 km²), Macarao National Park (150 km²) and Henri Pittier National Park (1,074 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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