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Kayaking in
Nicaragua
A Fun and
Adventurous Activity
A very interesting, fun and adventurous activity you can participate
in when you are visiting Nicaragua. There are many places where you
can go kayaking, but the most beautiful ones and also the most
popular are Lake Nicaragua, Istián River and Morgan’s Rock.
I.Lake Nicaragua
Imagine yourself in a late afternoon, effortlessly gliding on still
waters, your kayak leaves a trail of ripples in it's wake. I’m sure
that you agree with me when I say that this is a kayaking and
canoeing paradise for those who practice this sport.
Lake Nicaragua is connected to the Caribbean Sea through the San
Juan River. Because of this, kayakers have their pick of slicing
through 200 kilometers of un-crowded waterways, bracketed by an
equal amount of virtually uninhabited jungles. From Lake Nicaragua
on the west coast all the way to the Caribbean, paddling this river
from the Atlantic coast to the lake offers postcard cutaways of
spectacular jungle scenery.
Useful information is that the nearby city of Granada makes kayaking
on Lake Nicaragua easily accessible, but it also provides access to
an extraordinary group of islets that can be found close to the
shore. These islets are locally called "Las Isletas" and they are
formed by a group of 365 small islands of volcanic origin. With a
grand network of islands, travelers can enjoy unlimited kayaking and
canoeing.
Access to Lake Nicaragua via the pier of Granada puts you right at
the water's edge and in proximity to a variety of vendors who will
rent you a kayak, canoe or boat to explore Lake Nicaragua.
On the other hand, if kayaking is not for you, you can always try
boat rides or mini-cruises. Another interesting thing that you
should know is that at one time, Lake Nicaragua was actually
inhabited by the now-quite-rare freshwater bull shark. A keen eye
may still catch a glimpse of the bull shark’s dorsal fin slicing
through the water, but there are so many other animals and birds
along the shore you'll you're your hands full paddling and watching
and enjoying the fact that there is so much space here, you may not
see another face for miles.
Lake Nicaragua has a very rich history, being navigated of
conquerors or pirates. History has swallowed up their tales in the
surrounding jungle. But you can still create your heroic tales just
by being here.
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