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Parima-Tapirapecó National Park
Parima-Tapirapecó National Park is a national park in Venezuela, established in 1991, covering 42,749 km² (16,505 sq mi). It is the largest of Venezuela's 42 national parks.
- Area
- 42,749 km²
- Established
- 1991
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CAJ · 382 km
Nearest airports to Parima-Tapirapecó National Park
- 1 CAJ382 kmstraight line
- 2 PCR443 kmstraight line
Puerto Carreño, ColombiaMore about Parima-Tapirapecó National Park
Parima-Tapirapecó National Park is one of 42 national parks in Venezuela. It covers 42,749 km² (4,274,880 ha) — about 27.2 times the size of London, making it the largest national park in Venezuela (33.3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1991, 35 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 Parima-Tapirapecó National Park
The closest airport is Canaima Airport (CAJ), about 382 km away — around 8 h 17 min by car; alternatively German Olano Airport (PCR, 443 km). Other national parks within reach include Duida-Marahuaca National Park (2,366 km²), Jaua-Sarisariñama National Park (2,325 km²), Yapacana National Park (2,768 km²) and Serranía La Neblina National Park (12,435 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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