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 / 15.478441; -90.374483 (San José la Colonia National Park)). 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]

San José la Colonia National Park
Map showing the location of San José la Colonia National Park
Map showing the location of San José la Colonia National Park
Location in Guatemala
LocationAlta Verapaz, Guatemala
Coordinates15°28′42″N 90°22′28″W / 15.47833°N 90.37444°W / 15.47833; -90.37444
Area0.54 km2 (0.21 sq mi)
Elevation1,345 m (4,413 ft)
EstablishedAcuerdo Gubernativo 04-76
Visitorsallowed
OperatorINAB

References

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  1. ^ CONAP. "Listado de Áreas Protegidas (enero, 2011)" (in Spanish). conap.gob.gt. Archived from the original (xls) on 2011-10-08. Retrieved 2011-06-14.