Panama · national park
Altos de Campana National Park
Altos de Campana National Park is a national park in Panama, established in 1966, covering 48 km² (19 sq mi). It is the #8 largest of Panama's 12 national parks.
- Area
- 48 km²
- Established
- 1966
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- PAC · 52 km
Nearest airports to Altos de Campana National Park
- 1Marcos A. Gelabert International AirportPAC52 kmstraight lineAlbrook, Panama
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- 2 ONX72 kmstraight line
- 3 PTY74 kmstraight line
More about Altos de Campana National Park
Altos de Campana National Park is one of 12 national parks in Panama. It covers 48 km² (4,816 ha) — about 82% of the size of Manhattan, making it the #8 largest national park in Panama (0.6% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1966, 60 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Panama. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Altos de Campana National Park
The closest airport is Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC), about 52 km away — around 1 h 8 min by car; alternatively Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport (ONX, 72 km). Other national parks within reach include Soberanía National Park (221 km²), Camino de Cruces National Park (48 km²), General Division Omar Torrijos Herrera National Park and Chagres National Park (1,290 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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