Isla Cañas
Panama, Los Santos
Isla Cañas
LocationPanama, Los Santos
RegionLos Santos
TypeWildlife Refuge
Coordinates7.4500°, -80.3833°
Established1994
Area254.3
Nearest CityTonosí (15 km)
About Isla Cañas
Isla Cañas Wildlife Refuge is one of the most important olive ridley sea turtle mass-nesting (arribada) sites in the eastern Pacific. Located in Tonosí district, Los Santos, the refuge protects nesting beaches where tens of thousands of turtles arrive each year between June and December. The area also encompasses mangrove and marine habitat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Isla Cañas located?
Isla Cañas is located in Los Santos, Panama at coordinates 7.45, -80.3833.
How do I get to Isla Cañas?
To get to Isla Cañas, the nearest city is Tonosí (15 km).
How large is Isla Cañas?
Isla Cañas covers approximately 254.3 square kilometers (98 square miles).
When was Isla Cañas established?
Isla Cañas was established in 1994.