Jungle, varied fauna, volcanos, marine fauna, turtles that give birth on the beach...all in all a unique environment. Nicaragua is one of the small natural jewels that we find scattered around the world. Come and discover this beautiful country on holiday!

Volcanoes, lakes, unique natural landscapes, jungles, protected spaces, idyllic beaches where turtles lay their eggs- a unique spectacle which Nicaragua shares with countries such as Costa Rica-, small islands, coral reefs…all this can be found in Nicaragua, and you will be able to enjoy all this during your holiday in Nicaragua.

Nicaragua is home to the Bosawás Biosphere Reserve in the northeast of the country, and the Indio Maiz Biological Reserve in the southeast, near the San Juan River. In both areas natural life abounds, the vegetation is abundant, and a wide range of fauna has successfully established itself with a way of life of which few other examples exist on this planet which has had its natural resources exploited by humans to a devastating degree. Also well worth mentioning is the El Arenal Natural Reserve in the Matagalpa department of the country, a mountainous region with excellent views and beautiful forests.

Volcanoes
The most important volcano in Nicaragua is Cosigüina volcano, which is 860 metres tall, and last erupted in 1859. Inside the volcano is a lake which covers an area of 2 square kilometers. The other large volcanoes in the country are Marabios, Momotombito, Maderas and Concepcion.

Mombacho is also a volcano in the Mombacho reserve, another protected natural space in Nicaragua.

Lakes
Managua Lake is the second biggest lake in Nicaragua. It covers an area of 1000 square kilometers, and has a maximum depth of 40 metres. This is a volcanic lake with a circular form, and it is connected to Lake Cocibolba by the Tipitapa River.

The largest lake in Nicaragua is Lake Nicaragua, home of the island of Omepete.

Islands
Son varias las Islas que encontramos en Nicaragua, La Isla de Omepete, ubicada en la zona del Lago de Nicaragua, el gran mar de agua dulce. 276 kilómetros cuadrados en los que encontramos dos grandes volcanes unidos por un istmo.
There are several islands in Nicaragua. Omepete Island is in Lake Nicaragua, a great fresh water lake of 276 kms2, where you will find two great volcanoes linked by an isthmus.