La Amistad International Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About La Amistad International Park
The park area is equally split between Costa Rica and Panama, as part of the formerLa Amistad Reservesof theTalamancamountain range. It covers 401,000 ha of tropical forest and is the largest nature reserve in Central America and together with a 15 km buffer zone it represents a major biodiversity resource at a regional (ca 20% of the regions species diversity) and global level. This is recognized in its strategic position in the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor and its designation as aUNESCO World Heritage Site. Its cross-frontier position gives it unique potential to improve bioregional planning. The only substantial scientific explorations deep into the park were led by the Natural History Museum London, INBio and the University of Panama in 2003-2008. In 2006 the UK's Darwin Initiative
Top Attractions in La Amistad International Park
Explore the best things to see and do in La Amistad International Park:
- ★La Cascada trail
- ★Panama Verde trail
La Amistad International Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: