UNESCO Sites in Panama

Panama UNESCO has registered 5 sites on the World Heritage list and 2 on the tentative list.

Some places are so interesting that it’s relevant to keep them for future generations. This is why UNESCO has built a list of crucial classified properties in which superb places stand out for their aesthetic, natural, artistic, or cultural significance.

More than a thousand places are registered as Unesco’s World Heritage worldwide. Due to my interest in visiting World Heritage sites, I compiled the UNESCO list in Panama and the corresponding map.

Panama UNESCO list

1. Archaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá
2. Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo
3. Coiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection
4. Darien National Park
5. Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park

Panama UNESCO Map

Click on the blue pins to view more relevant information about each World Heritage site in Panama.

Description

1. Archaeological Site of Panamá Viejo and Historic District of Panamá: A historic district located in the city of Panama that reflects the unique blend of Spanish, Caribbean, and indigenous cultures that have shaped the region over the centuries, as well as the ruins of the original colonial city of Panamá Viejo, which was destroyed by pirates in the 17th century.
2. Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo: A collection of historic fortifications and other defensive structures located on the Caribbean coast of Panama that reflect the region’s strategic importance as a major center of trade and commerce during the colonial era.
3. Coiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection: A protected area located on the Pacific coast of Panama that contains a diverse range of marine and terrestrial ecosystems, including coral reefs, mangrove forests, and tropical forests, as well as several endemic species.
4. Darien National Park: A protected area in eastern Panama that contains a vast expanse of tropical forests and is recognized as one of Central America’s most biologically diverse regions.
5. Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park: A protected area located on the border between Panama and Costa Rica that contains a diverse range of ecosystems, including tropical forests, high-altitude grasslands, and cloud forests, as well as a number of endemic species. The park is also home to several indigenous communities practicing traditional lifestyles.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Panama have protected places for their cultural and natural importance.

Sites on the Tentative List

1. Archaeological Site and Historic Centre of Panamá City
2. The Colonial Transisthmian Route of Panamá (Ruta Colonial Transístmica de Panamá)