World Heritage Identification Number: 196
World Heritage since: 1982
Category: Natural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: Yes
Country: 🇭🇳 Honduras
Continent: Americas
UNESCO World Region: Latin America and the Caribbean
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The Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve: A Tropical Treasure in Central America
The Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve, located in the Gracias a Dios department region on the Caribbean coast of Honduras, stands as a testament to the rich biodiversity and cultural heritage of Central America. Established in 1982, this vast protected area spans over 5,250 square kilometers (2,030 sq mi) and is primarily defined by the winding course of the Río Plátano.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Located on the watershed of the Río Plátano, the reserve is one of the few remains of a tropical rainforest in Central America and has an abundant and varied plant and wildlife. In its mountainous landscape sloping down to the Caribbean coast, over 2,000 indigenous people have preserved their traditional way of life.
Encyclopedia Record: Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve
The Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve is a protected area in the Gracias a Dios department region on the Caribbean coast of Honduras. With a total area of 5,250 square kilometers (2,030 sq mi), most of the reserve runs along the Río Plátano. The reserve has a number of endangered species and some of the largest remnants of tropical forest in Central America. It has been a World Heritage Site and biosphere reserve since 1982. In 2011, UNESCO placed the reserve on the List of World Heritage in Danger.Additional Site Details
Area: 350,000 hectares
(viii) — Outstanding example representing major earth stages
(ix) — Outstanding example representing ecological and biological processes
(x) — Contains most important habitats for biodiversity
Coordinates: 15.74444444 , -84.675
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