Omar Torrijos Herrera
Panama, Coclé
Omar Torrijos Herrera
LocationPanama, Coclé
RegionCoclé
TypeNational Park
Coordinates8.7000°, -80.5800°
Established1986
Area252.75
Nearest CityPenonomé (60 km)
About Omar Torrijos Herrera
Known locally as El Copé, this cloud-forest national park protects 25,275 ha of montane forest straddling the Continental Divide in Coclé Province. Named after General Omar Torrijos Herrera, the park guards the headwaters of rivers on both the Pacific and Caribbean slopes and is renowned for quetzals and glass frogs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Omar Torrijos Herrera located?
Omar Torrijos Herrera is located in Coclé, Panama at coordinates 8.7, -80.58.
How do I get to Omar Torrijos Herrera?
To get to Omar Torrijos Herrera, the nearest city is Penonomé (60 km).
How large is Omar Torrijos Herrera?
Omar Torrijos Herrera covers approximately 252.75 square kilometers (98 square miles).
When was Omar Torrijos Herrera established?
Omar Torrijos Herrera was established in 1986.