El Montuoso
Panama, Herrera
El Montuoso
LocationPanama, Herrera
RegionHerrera
TypeForest Reserve
Coordinates7.7500°, -80.7833°
Established1977
Area120.43
Nearest CityLas Minas (10 km)
About El Montuoso
El Montuoso Forest Reserve protects 12,043 ha of tropical forest in the Las Minas district of Herrera Province. Created by Law No. 12 of March 15, 1977, it encompasses the corregimientos of Chepo, El Toro, and Leones, preserving critical headwaters and sheltering endangered wildlife including howler monkeys and tapirs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is El Montuoso located?
El Montuoso is located in Herrera, Panama at coordinates 7.75, -80.7833.
How do I get to El Montuoso?
To get to El Montuoso, the nearest city is Las Minas (10 km).
How large is El Montuoso?
El Montuoso covers approximately 120.43 square kilometers (46 square miles).
When was El Montuoso established?
El Montuoso was established in 1977.