San José la Colonia
| San José la Colonia National Park | |
| Parque Nacional San José la Colonia | |
| I | |
| Country | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Region | Alta Verapaz |
| Municipality | Cobán |
| Location | Cobán |
| - elevation | 1,345 m (4,413 ft) |
| - coordinates | 15°28′42″N 90°22′28″W / 15.47833°N 90.37444°WCoordinates: 15°28′42″N 90°22′28″W / 15.47833°N 90.37444°W |
| Area | 0.54 km2 (0 sq mi) |
| Founded | Acuerdo Gubernativo 04-76 |
| Date | 1976 |
| Management | INAB |
| Visitation | allowed |
San José la Colonia is located in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, on the northern outskirts of the city of Cobán (15°28′42″N 90°22′28″W / 15.478441°N 90.374483°W). Formerly a nationalized finca, San José la Colonia was designated a national park in 1976. The park covers an area of 54 ha, and is managed by the National Forestry Institute (INAB).[1]
References
- ↑ CONAP. "Listado de Áreas Protegidas (enero, 2011)" (xls) (in Spanish). conap.gob.gt. Retrieved 2011-06-14.
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