Panama · national park
Chagres National Park
Chagres National Park is a national park in Panama, established in 1985, covering 1,290 km² (498 sq mi). It is the #2 largest of Panama's 12 national parks.
- Area
- 1,290 km²
- Established
- 1985
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- PTY · 39 km
Nearest airports to Chagres National Park
- 1 PTY39 kmstraight line
- 2 ONX41 kmstraight line
- 3Marcos A. Gelabert International AirportPAC48 kmstraight lineAlbrook, Panama
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More about Chagres National Park
Chagres National Park is one of 12 national parks in Panama. It covers 1,290 km² (129,000 ha) — about 82% of the size of London, making it the #2 largest national park in Panama (14.8% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1985, 41 years ago — the first national parks in Panama date back to 1966. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Chagres National Park
The closest airport is Tocumen International Airport (PTY), about 39 km away — around 50 minutes by car; alternatively Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport (ONX, 41 km). Other national parks within reach include Soberanía National Park (221 km²), Camino de Cruces National Park (48 km²), Altos de Campana National Park (48 km²) and General Division Omar Torrijos Herrera National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
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