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Yapacana National Park
Yapacana National Park is a national park in Venezuela, established in 1978, covering 2,768 km² (1,069 sq mi). It is the #7 largest of Venezuela's 42 national parks.
- Area
- 2,768 km²
- Established
- 1978
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- PDA · 125 km
Nearest airports to Yapacana National Park
- 1 PDA125 kmstraight line
- 2 PCR289 kmstraight line
Puerto Inírida, ColombiaMore about Yapacana National Park
Yapacana National Park is one of 42 national parks in Venezuela. It covers 2,768 km² (276,840 ha) — about 1.8 times the size of London, making it the #7 largest national park in Venezuela (2.2% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1978, 48 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 Yapacana National Park
The closest airport is Obando Cesar Gaviria Trujillo Airport (PDA), about 125 km away — around 2 h 43 min by car; alternatively German Olano Airport (PCR, 289 km). Other national parks within reach include Duida-Marahuaca National Park (2,366 km²), El Tuparro National Natural Park (5,480 km²), Parima-Tapirapecó National Park (42,749 km²) and Jaua-Sarisariñama National Park (2,325 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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