The protected areas of Colombia are grouped into the National System of Protected Areas. As of 2018, there are 59 nationally protected areas which cover about and represent more than 14% of the country's area. National Natural Park System The National Natural Park System is divided into the following categories: National Natural Parks (Parque Natural Nacional - PNN): 43 Fauna and Flora Sanctuaries (Sanctuario de Flora y Fauna - SFF): 12 National Natural Reserves (Reserva Natural Nacional - RNN): 2 Unique Natural Areas (Área Natural Única - ANU): 1 Road park (Vía Parque): 1 List of Nationally Protected Areas Proposed areas Currently there are other proposed areas for national natural parks: Morichales de Paz de Ariporo The following locations could be declared fauna and flora sanctuaries: Bosque Seco del Patía Serranía de Pinche Serranía de San Lucas Disbanded areas Some zones of the park system had been disbanded because of negative human impact on the environment: SSF Arauca PNN Manaure References Colombia National parks