Apaneca-Ilamatepec
El Salvador, Ahuachapán
Apaneca-Ilamatepec
LocationEl Salvador, Ahuachapán
RegionAhuachapán
TypeBiosphere Reserve
Coordinates13.5000°, -89.4000°
Established2007
Area590.56
Nearest CityAhuachapán (15 km)
About Apaneca-Ilamatepec
UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Reserve covering the Apaneca-Ilamatepec mountain range in western El Salvador. The reserve protects nine core zones totaling nearly 4,000 ha of natural protected areas — including El Imposible and Los Volcanes national parks — connected by 39,500 ha of shade-grown coffee plantations that form critical biodiversity corridors. It encompasses cloud forests, dry forests, and volcanic landscapes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Apaneca-Ilamatepec located?
Apaneca-Ilamatepec is located in Ahuachapán, El Salvador at coordinates 13.5, -89.4.
How do I get to Apaneca-Ilamatepec?
To get to Apaneca-Ilamatepec, the nearest city is Ahuachapán (15 km).
How large is Apaneca-Ilamatepec?
Apaneca-Ilamatepec covers approximately 590.56 square kilometers (228 square miles).
When was Apaneca-Ilamatepec established?
Apaneca-Ilamatepec was established in 2007.