Venezuela · national park
San Esteban National Park
San Esteban National Park is a national park in Venezuela, established in 1987, covering 435 km² (168 sq mi). It is the #26 largest of Venezuela's 42 national parks.
- Area
- 435 km²
- Established
- 1987
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- VLN · 27 km
Nearest airports to San Esteban National Park
- 1 VLN27 kmstraight line
- 2Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International AirportCCS111 kmstraight lineMaiquetía, Venezuela
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- 3 BRM156 kmstraight line
More about San Esteban National Park
San Esteban National Park is one of 42 national parks in Venezuela. It covers 435 km² (43,500 ha) — about 56% of the size of New York City, making it the #26 largest national park in Venezuela (0.3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1987, 39 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 San Esteban National Park
The closest airport is Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), about 27 km away — around 36 minutes by car; alternatively Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS, 111 km). Other national parks within reach include Henri Pittier National Park (1,074 km²), Morrocoy National Park (321 km²), Yurubí National Park (237 km²) and Tirgua National Park (910 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.