The Colonial Transisthmian Route of Panamá
Overview
From the 16th century, the isthmus of Panama became a global strategic asset facilitating the transportation of goods and people between the Iberian Peninsula and the colonies of the Kingdom of Spain in America, the archipelago of the Philippines and the Canary Islands. The serial property bears testimony of the crossing of the isthmus including strategic fortified settlements, historic towns, archaeological sites and roads used to connect the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean until the mid-18th century.
About The Colonial Transisthmian Route of Panamá
The Colonial Transisthmian Route of Panamá is a World Heritage Site located in Panama. It consists of six areas. Among them, Panama City and the fortifications of Portobelo and San Lorenzo are also part of the site inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1980. The other areas include the Camino de Cruces and the Camino Real. These routes formed part of the network of roads built by the Spanish between the 16th and 19th centuries to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Read more on WikipediaSelection Criteria
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Components(6 locations)
- •Castle of San Lorenzo1582rev-001
- •Camino de Cruces Section 21582rev-003
- •Camino de Cruces Section 31582rev-004
- •Camino de Cruces Section 11582rev-002
- •Historic District of Panamá1582rev-006
- •Archaeological Site of Panamá Viejo1582rev-005
Details
- Countries
- Panama
- ISO Codes
- PA
- Area
- 689.88 ha
- Coordinates
- 9.3232, -79.9998
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