Corozal American Cemetery and Memorial, Panama City

#29 among attractions in Panama City

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Corozal American Cemetery and Memorial is located approximately 3 miles west of Panama City, Panama. It is in the city of Corozal and is the location of 5,528 American veterans and others. A paved walkway leads from the Visitors' Center to a small memorial that sits atop a knoll overlooking the graves area. The memorial was established in 1923 by Congress to remember people who served overseas. It consists of a paved plaza with a 12-foot rectangular granite obelisk flanked by two flagpoles on which fly the United States and Panamanian flags. ()

Local name: Cementerio de Corozal Coordinates: 8°59'14"N, 79°34'22"W

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Corozal American Cemetery and Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Panama Canal expansion project, Panama City Panama Temple, Diablo, Ciudad del Saber.

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Universities and schools
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