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.
| Parque Nacional Natural El Tuparro | |
|---|---|
| El Tuparro National Natural Park | |
IUCN category II (national park) | |
| Nearest city | Puerto Carreño, Colombia |
| Coordinates | 5°17′N 68°4′W |
| Area | 5,480 km2 (2,120 sq mi) |
| Established | 1970 |
| Governing body | SINAP |
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.
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