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Río Viejo San Camilo National Park
Río Viejo San Camilo National Park is a national park in Venezuela, established in 1993, covering 800 km² (309 sq mi). It is the #20 largest of Venezuela's 42 national parks. Protected area in Venezuela.
- Area
- 800 km²
- Established
- 1993
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- STD · 8 km
Nearest airports to Río Viejo San Camilo National Park
- 1 STD8 kmstraight line
- 2 SVZ56 kmstraight line
- 3 CUC68 kmstraight line
Cúcuta, ColombiaMore about Río Viejo San Camilo National Park
Río Viejo San Camilo National Park is one of 42 national parks in Venezuela — Protected area in Venezuela. It covers 800 km² (80,000 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #20 largest national park in Venezuela (0.6% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1993, 33 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 Río Viejo San Camilo National Park
The closest airport is Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport (STD), about 8 km away — around 10 minutes by car; alternatively Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (SVZ, 56 km). Other national parks within reach include El Tamá National Park (1,400 km²), Chorro El Indio National Park (170 km²), Tapo-Caparo National Park (2,050 km²) and General Juan Pablo Peñaloza National Park (752 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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