San Lorenzo
Panama, Colón
San Lorenzo
LocationPanama, Colón
RegionColón
TypeProtected Forest
Coordinates9.2833°, -79.9667°
Established1999
Area120
Nearest CityColón (25 km)
About San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo Protected Area encompasses 12,000 ha of diverse tropical ecosystems on the Caribbean coast at the mouth of the Chagres River in Colón Province. The area includes 12 ecosystem types — from mangroves to humid rainforest — and shelters 430 bird and 81 mammal species. The 17th-century Fort San Lorenzo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site within its boundaries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is San Lorenzo located?
San Lorenzo is located in Colón, Panama at coordinates 9.2833, -79.9667.
How do I get to San Lorenzo?
To get to San Lorenzo, the nearest city is Colón (25 km).
How large is San Lorenzo?
San Lorenzo covers approximately 120 square kilometers (46 square miles).
When was San Lorenzo established?
San Lorenzo was established in 1999.