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Terepaima National Park
Terepaima National Park is a national park in Venezuela, established in 1976, covering 187 km² (72 sq mi). It is the #32 largest of Venezuela's 42 national parks.
- Area
- 187 km²
- Established
- 1976
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BRM · 22 km
Nearest airports to Terepaima National Park
- 1 BRM22 kmstraight line
- 2 VLN150 kmstraight line
- 3 VLV156 kmstraight line
More about Terepaima National Park
Terepaima National Park is one of 42 national parks in Venezuela. It covers 187 km² (18,650 ha) — about 1.8 times the size of Paris, making it the #32 largest national park in Venezuela (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1976, 50 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 Terepaima National Park
The closest airport is Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM), about 22 km away — around 29 minutes by car; alternatively Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN, 150 km). Other national parks within reach include El Guache National Park (122 km²), Yacambú National Park (146 km²), Tirgua National Park (910 km²) and Yurubí National Park (237 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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