best places to visit in nicaragua
Islets of Granada
The Islets of Granada are located in Lake Nicaragua, just southeast of the city of Granada in Nicaragua. The islets are a group of 365 small islands scattered about the Asese peninsula formed when the Mombacho volcano erupted thousands of years ago creating the archipelago. The islets are, thus, of volcanic origin, and most of them are covered with vegetation and are rich with birdlife.
Some of the islands are deserted, and others have limited development, mostly in the form of ecolodges. Jicaro Island Lodge is a special place where you can disconnect from the world’s fast pace, and reconnect with nature. You can also use a SUP board or kayak to explore the other islets nearby.
Mombacho Volcano Nature Reserve
Mombacho is a 1,344-metre-high stratovolcano in Nicaragua, near the city of Granada and the Mombacho Volcano Nature Reserve is one of 78 protected areas of Nicaragua.
This nature reserve covers about 10 km2 of land, including a unique cloud forest landscape and Mombacho’s extinct volcano (which last erupted in 1570). Surrounded by rural farms and coffee plantations, the landscape is beautiful. The reserve is known for its prolific, colorful, and fragrant flora, with more than 800 species of plants growing here. It is also home to hundreds of animal species, including the bright red and green quetzal bird and a number of monkey species. You can best experience the reserve by hiking one of its many trails.
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