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Portobelo National Park

Portobelo National Park is a national park in Panama, established in 1976, covering 359 km² (139 sq mi). It is the #4 largest of Panama's 12 national parks.

Area
359 km²
Established
1976
Portobelo National Park
Photo: Kiam-shim · CC BY-SA 3.0

Portobelo National Park is one of 12 national parks in Panama. It covers 359 km² (35,929 ha) — about 3.4 times the size of Paris, making it the #4 largest national park in Panama (4.1% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1976, 50 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Panama (the first dates from 1966).

Frequently asked questions

How big is Portobelo National Park?

359 km² — about 35,929 hectares or 139 square miles.

When was Portobelo National Park established?

In 1976 — 50 years ago.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.