National Natural Park System
The National Natural Park System is divided into the following categories:
- Natural National Parks (Parque Natural Nacional - PNN): 41
- Fauna and Flora Sanctuaries (Sanctuario de Flora y Fauna - SFF): 11
- Natural National Reserves (Reserva Natural Nacional - RNN): 2
- Unique Natural Areas (Área Natural Única - ANU): 1
- Road park (Vía Parque): 1
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