Flora and Landscapes
As incredible as it appears, 7 of the 12 life zones that are found in Panama, are within the protected area. In the lowest sedimentary plains grows very humid premontane forests. As they rise to the Cordillera Central transform themselves into very humid tropical forests. Above them rise a premontane rainforest, low mountain rainforest, and montane rainforest.
Finally, there is the sub-alpine pluvial paramo, which is found exclusively around Cerro Fabrega.
Approximately 1,000 fern species, 500 tree species and 130 different types of orchids can also be found within the park borders. Compared to other parks and reserves around the world of similar size, the diversity found here is unequaled.
