La Amistad International Park Parque internacional La Amistad
La Amistad International Park is a transboundary protected area in Panama and part of the Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves. It is one of the 10 most looked-up sights in Panama on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The park experiences high temperatures between 24 °C and 26 °C throughout the year. Rainfall is heavy in most months, with the wettest period occurring between May and November when monthly rainfall reaches up to about 397 mm and rainy days number around 30 per month. The driest months are January and February, which see about 181 mm to 210 mm of rain.
To reach the park, you can fly to Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport, which is 47 km away. The site is located 376 km from Panama City. Another nearby airport is Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica, located 154 km from the area.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 26 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| Average low, °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 210 | 181 | 189 | 225 | 397 | 331 | 329 | 341 | 253 | 338 | 364 | 316 |
| Rainy days | 19 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
