La Corota Island Flora Sanctuary

La Corota Island Flora Sanctuary (Spanish: Santuario de Flora Isla de la Corota) is the smallest protected area of the Colombian National Natural Park System, covering just under 16 hectares of land and surrounding water area.

Located on the Laguna de la Cocha, the flora sanctuary serves as a natural habitat for endemic sub-tropical Andean cloud forest plant species as well as a number of waterfowl, amphibians, and fish.

[2] Established as a flora and fauna sanctuary on June 6, 1977, La Corota Island has become one of the most visited national parks in Colombia having recorded 28,000 individual visitors in 2018.

[2] La Corota Island Flora Sanctuary offers research and recreational opportunities for its visitors.

In addition, La Corota island is renowned as a birdwatching and ecotourism destination.