Biosphere Reserves in Panama

Darién National Park: Preserving Panama's Natural and Cultural Legacy

In the southeastern corner of Panama, Darién National Park is a sprawling sanctuary in the Darién Province. Recognized as a World Heritage Site, it is one of Central America's most ecologically and culturally significant protected areas. The park boasts an exceptional variety of ecosystems and serves as a vital habitat for numerous species, including critically endangered mammals and birds. It is also a living cultural landscape, home to several indigenous and Afro-descendant communities.

La Amistad International Park: A Sanctuary of Nature and Tradition in the Talamanca Mountains

La Amistad International Park, straddling the border between Costa Rica and Panama, represents one of the most ecologically and culturally significant protected areas in the Americas. Encompassing tropical forest within the Cordillera de Talamanca, this vast park safeguards one of Central America's most extensive remaining tracts of natural forest. Known as the "La Amistad International Peace Park," it symbolizes cooperation between two nations and holds UNESCO World Heritage status.