Los Arcos National Marine Park
National park in Jalisco, Mexico / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Los Arcos National Marine Park is a national marine park in Mexico. It is located in the Bahía de Banderas, near the settlements of Puerto Vallarta and Mismaloya. The arches themselves are called Los Arcos de Mismaloya, "the Mismaloya Arches" in Spanish. The islets and below is home to many types of wildlife, from birds to sea turtles.[1]
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Los Arcos National Marine Park | |
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Location | Mexico Jalisco |
Nearest city | Puerto Vallarta |
Coordinates | 20.545182°N 105.292249°W / 20.545182; -105.292249 |
Length | Largest islet is 250 m (820 ft) |
Width | Largest islet is 160 m (520 ft) |
Area | Largest islet is 40,000 m (130,000 ft)[1] |
Elevation | Two largest islets are 43–54 m (141–177 ft) above sea level |
Established | 1984 (1984) |
Named for | The arches in the park |
Governing body | National Commission of Protected Natural Areas |
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