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Jesús Héctor Gallego Herrera

Panama, Veraguas

Jesús Héctor Gallego Herrera

LocationPanama, Veraguas
RegionVeraguas
TypeNational Park
Coordinates8.6667°, -81.1333°
Established2019
Area784.05
Nearest CitySanta Fe (20 km)
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About Jesús Héctor Gallego Herrera

Panama's newest national park, created in 2019 and named after the Colombian priest who championed social causes in Santa Fe during the 1960s-70s. The park protects 78,405 ha of pristine cloud forest on the Caribbean slope of the Continental Divide in northern Veraguas, adjacent to Santa Fe National Park.

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Where is Jesús Héctor Gallego Herrera located?

Jesús Héctor Gallego Herrera is located in Veraguas, Panama at coordinates 8.6667, -81.1333.

How do I get to Jesús Héctor Gallego Herrera?

To get to Jesús Héctor Gallego Herrera, the nearest city is Santa Fe (20 km).

How large is Jesús Héctor Gallego Herrera?

Jesús Héctor Gallego Herrera covers approximately 784.05 square kilometers (303 square miles).

When was Jesús Héctor Gallego Herrera established?

Jesús Héctor Gallego Herrera was established in 2019.