Protected Area · Colombia
El Tuparro National Natural Park
El Tuparro National Natural Park is a protected area in Colombia, covering 135,414 acres (54,800 ha), established in 1970.
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Park facts
| Park type | Protected Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Colombia |
| Area | 135,414 acres (54,800 ha) |
| Established | 1970 |
| Coordinates | 4.9700° N, 68.3000° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About El Tuparro National Natural Park
El Tuparro National Natural Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional Natural El Tuparro) is a national park located in the Vichada Department in the Orinoquía Region of Colombia. It is the only protected area in the Eastern Plains (Llanos Orientales) under Colombia's Natural Parks System. One of its main attractions is the mighty stream Raudal de Maypures (Maipures Rapids), called the "Eighth Wonder of the World" by German explorer Alexander von Humboldt in the 19th century.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Obando Cesar Gaviria Trujillo Airport (PDA) · Puerto Inírida, Colombia · 81.8 miles away
- German Olano Airport (PCR) · Puerto Carreño, Colombia · 100.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is El Tuparro National Natural Park?
El Tuparro National Natural Park is in Colombia (4.9700° N, 68.3000° W).
When was El Tuparro National Natural Park established?
El Tuparro National Natural Park was established in 1970, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is El Tuparro National Natural Park?
El Tuparro National Natural Park covers 135,414 acres (54,800 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q925217 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Tuparro_National_Natural_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).