Venezuela · national park
Turuepano National Park
Turuepano National Park is a national park in Venezuela, established in 1991, covering 771 km² (298 sq mi). It is the #21 largest of Venezuela's 42 national parks.
- Area
- 771 km²
- Established
- 1991
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CUP · 45 km
Nearest airports to Turuepano National Park
- 1 CUP45 kmstraight line
- 2 MUN83 kmstraight line
- 3 PMV127 kmstraight line
More about Turuepano National Park
Turuepano National Park is one of 42 national parks in Venezuela. It covers 771 km² (77,120 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #21 largest national park in Venezuela (0.6% 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 Turuepano National Park
The closest airport is General Francisco Bermúdez Airport (CUP), about 45 km away — around 59 minutes by car; alternatively José Tadeo Monagas International Airport (MUN, 83 km). Other national parks within reach include Peninsula de Paria National Park (450 km²), El Guacharo National Park (629 km²), Cerro El Copey National Park (69 km²) and Laguna de La Restinga National Park (179 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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