Darién National Park

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**Darien National Park**^a
**UNESCO World Heritage Site**

State Party	Panama
Type	Natural
Criteria	vii, ix, x
Identification	#159
Region^b	Latin America and the Caribbean
Inscription History
Formal Inscription:	1981 5th Session
a Name as officially inscribed on the WH List b As classified officially by UNESCO

Darién National Park
IUCN Category II (National Park)
Location:	Darién Province, Panama
Coordinates:	7°44′10″N, 77°32′50″W
Area:	5970 km²
Established:	September 27, 1980

Darién National Park is a world heritage site in Panama. It is about 325 kilometers from Panama City, and is the most extensive of all national parks of Panama and is one of the most important world heritage sites in Central America.

It was categorized in 1981 as a worldwide patrimony and in 1983 as a biosphere reserve. Its most common species include macaw, parrot, and tapirs. The harpy eagle also calls this national park home. It is noted for its incredible genetic value. The sheer beauty of the landscape and forest generally captivate visitors. Visitors will usually fly into El Real, the closest town to the park.