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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Panama
Panamanian World Heritage Sites · UNESCO sites in Panama map · historical landmarks in Panama
Panama has 5 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 2 cultural and 3 natural inscriptions, inscribed between 1980 and 2025. This map of UNESCO sites in Panama covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Panamanian World Heritage Sites range from Coiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection onwards; Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo was the country's first inscription, added in 1980; The Colonial Transisthmian Route of Panamá is the most recent, listed in 2025.
One inscription is transnational, shared with neighbouring countries: Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park. Start with Coiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection, Darien National Park and Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 5
- Cultural
- 2
- Natural
- 3
- First inscribed
- 1980
Sites on the map
Flying in
Airports closest to the most sites in this country.
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- DAVDavid1 site
- APOCarepa1 site
- CHXChanguinola1 site
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List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Panama
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine ProtectionCoiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2005 | Natural | Coiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Darien National ParkForming a bridge between the two continents of the New World, Darien National Park contains an exceptional variety of… | 1981 | Natural | Forming a bridge between the two continents of the New World, Darien National Park contains an exceptional variety of habitats – sandy beach. |
| Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San LorenzoMagnificent examples of 17th- and 18th-century military architecture, these Panamanian forts on the Caribbean coast… | 1980 | Cultural | Magnificent examples of 17th- and 18th-century military architecture, these Panamanian forts on the Caribbean coast form part of the defence. |
| Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National ParkThe location of this unique site in Central America, where Quaternary glaciers have left their mark, has allowed the… | 1983 | Natural | The location of this unique site in Central America, where Quaternary glaciers have left their mark, has allowed the fauna and flora of North and… |
| The Colonial Transisthmian Route of PanamáThe Colonial Transisthmian Route of Panamá — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2025 | Cultural | The Colonial Transisthmian Route of Panamá — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Panama
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Panama?
- Panama has 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 2 cultural and 3 natural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Panama?
- Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo was inscribed in 1980. Magnificent examples of 17th- and 18th-century military architecture, these Panamanian forts on the Caribbean coast form part of the defence.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Panama?
- The Colonial Transisthmian Route of Panamá, inscribed in 2025. The Colonial Transisthmian Route of Panamá — UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Which sites in Panama are natural World Heritage Sites?
- 3 of the 5 listings are natural: Coiba National Park and its Special Zone of Marine Protection, Darien National Park and Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park.
- Which UNESCO sites in Panama are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Panama.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Panama?
- The 5 UNESCO-listed sites above are Panama's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo (1980). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.
- Is there a map of Panamanian World Heritage Sites?
- Yes — the map on this page plots all 5 Panamanian UNESCO World Heritage Sites; click any marker to open that site's page.