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Macarao National Park
Macarao National Park is a national park in Venezuela, established in 1973, covering 150 km² (58 sq mi). It is the #35 largest of Venezuela's 42 national parks. Protected area of Venezuela.
- Area
- 150 km²
- Established
- 1973
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CCS · 20 km
Nearest airports to Macarao National Park
- 1Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International AirportCCS20 kmstraight lineMaiquetía, Venezuela
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- 2 VLN103 kmstraight line
- 3Flamingo International AirportBON233 kmstraight line
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More about Macarao National Park
Macarao National Park is one of 42 national parks in Venezuela — Protected area of Venezuela. It covers 150 km² (15,000 ha) — about 1.4 times the size of Paris, making it the #35 largest national park in Venezuela (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1973, 53 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 Macarao National Park
The closest airport is Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), about 20 km away — around 26 minutes by car; alternatively Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN, 103 km). Other national parks within reach include El Avila National park (852 km²), Henri Pittier National Park (1,074 km²), Guatopo National Park (1,225 km²) and San Esteban National Park (435 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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