Isla Galeta
Panama, Colón
Isla Galeta
LocationPanama, Colón
RegionColón
TypeProtected Landscape
Coordinates9.4000°, -79.8667°
Established1997
Area6.88
Nearest CityColón (10 km)
About Isla Galeta
Isla Galeta Protected Landscape encompasses 688 ha of mixed forest, mangroves, and adjacent coral reef platform on the Caribbean coast of Colón Province. Created by Law 21 of 1997 under the Interoceanic Region land use framework, it hosts the Smithsonian's Galeta Marine Laboratory for coral reef and mangrove research.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Isla Galeta located?
Isla Galeta is located in Colón, Panama at coordinates 9.4, -79.8667.
How do I get to Isla Galeta?
To get to Isla Galeta, the nearest city is Colón (10 km).
How large is Isla Galeta?
Isla Galeta covers approximately 6.88 square kilometers (3 square miles).
When was Isla Galeta established?
Isla Galeta was established in 1997.