Coiba
- States
- Panama
- Category
- Natural
- Year
- 2005
- Location
- Provinces of Veraguas and Chiriquí
- Region
- Latin America & Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 7.433, -81.766
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 1138
- WH Site
- 1138
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Coiba National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Panama, is a biodiverse marine and terrestrial reserve encompassing Coiba Island and 38 smaller islets in the Pacific Ocean. Spanning over 430,000 hectares, it protects a range of ecosystems, including tropical rainforests, coral reefs, and mangroves, which support unique species like the Coiba howler monkey and rare marine life. Established as a national park in 1991 and recognized by UNESCO in 2005, it serves as a critical sanctuary for conservation and scientific research.
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