Golfo de Montijo
Panama, Veraguas
Golfo de Montijo
LocationPanama, Veraguas
RegionVeraguas
TypeWetland Reserve
Coordinates7.7589°, -81.1011°
Established1994
Area807.65
Nearest CitySantiago (60 km)
About Golfo de Montijo
Golfo de Montijo is a Ramsar-designated wetland complex covering 80,765 ha of coastal mangroves, estuaries, marshes, seasonally flooded grasslands, and marine waters on Panama's Pacific coast in Veraguas. The gulf supports major artisanal fisheries and is a nesting ground for hawksbill and olive ridley turtles and home to bottlenose dolphins.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Golfo de Montijo located?
Golfo de Montijo is located in Veraguas, Panama at coordinates 7.7589, -81.1011.
How do I get to Golfo de Montijo?
To get to Golfo de Montijo, the nearest city is Santiago (60 km).
How large is Golfo de Montijo?
Golfo de Montijo covers approximately 807.65 square kilometers (312 square miles).
When was Golfo de Montijo established?
Golfo de Montijo was established in 1994.