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National Parks of Nicaragua
A Wide range of Ecosystems
Nicaragua possesses a system of Protected Areas that shelters a wide
range of ecosystems that includes thousands of flora and fauna
species. There are about 12.000 vegetable classified species beside
another 5.000 not classified yet. Furthermore there are more than
1.400 classified animal species. This is a real biological treasure.
Nicaragua is divided into three eco-regions. These are Pacific,
Central and Atlantic.
In the Pacific prevails over the volcanoes, lakes, low altitude dry
tropical forests and fog forests on higher places. It also includes
the Pacific beaches and mangrove systems. The Central region shows
mountain systems, exuberant vegetation, lots of rivers, agricultural
and cattle areas. The Atlantic region prevails over the low altitude
rainforest going down towards the Caribbean Sea where there are
marine lagoons, mangrove systems and coral reefs.
In a country teaming with wildlife and diversity, there is little
mystery as to why so many tourists are choosing to visit National
Parks in Nicaragua instead of cities and beaches. Nicaragua has some
78 nature reserves, parks and wildlife sanctuaries filled with
amazing diversity. Many of Nicaragua’s National Parks provide nearby
lodging to limit wilderness camping and further damage to the
environment. However, with so many to choose from, it is often
difficult to decide where to start. We have provided a brief
description of several National Parks and Wildlife sanctuaries in
Nicaragua below.
Indio-Mais Biological Preserve
The reserve features the largest and finest expanse of lowland rain
forest in Central America. While it features a number of endangered
species like jaguars and giant anteaters, it is also home to over
400 species of bird, four species of wild cat and over 200 species
of reptiles.
Los Guatuzos Wildlife Refuge
Located on the southern side of Lake Nicaragua as well as on the
western shores of the San Juan River, the Los Guatuzos Wildlife
Refuge features a variety of environments. It has a wetland, a
gallery forest and a tropical we forest Wildlife Park. It is one of
the best spots for bird watchers to don their binoculars and also
features monkeys, sloth, caiman, iguanas and agouti. Most of the
traveling and game viewing in this reserve is done by boat.
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