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Palo Seco

Panama, Bocas del Toro

Palo Seco

LocationPanama, Bocas del Toro
RegionBocas del Toro
TypeProtected Forest
Coordinates8.9000°, -82.3500°
Established1983
Area1674.1
Nearest CityChanguinola (30 km)
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About Palo Seco

Palo Seco Protected Forest is a 167,410 ha conservation corridor in the Talamanca Range linking Fortuna Forest Reserve with La Amistad International Park on the Caribbean slope of Bocas del Toro. Created in 1983, the reserve protects montane cloud forests and the watersheds supplying the Fortuna hydroelectric project.

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Where is Palo Seco located?

Palo Seco is located in Bocas del Toro, Panama at coordinates 8.9, -82.35.

How do I get to Palo Seco?

To get to Palo Seco, the nearest city is Changuinola (30 km).

How large is Palo Seco?

Palo Seco covers approximately 1,674.1 square kilometers (646 square miles).

When was Palo Seco established?

Palo Seco was established in 1983.