Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Swimming
From sunny Pacific beaches to cool crater lakes, and lots of rivers and waterfalls, you'll al-
ways find places to put your bathing suit to work.
There are eight major crater lakes, with excellent swimming at Laguna de Apoyo, sur-
rounded by lodging options, or undeveloped Laguna de Asososca, near León.
Isla de Ometepe has some excellent swimming opportunities, including the remarkable
natural sand jetty at Punta Jesús María and the mineral-rich waters of La Presa Ojo de
Agua.
The best beach swims are at some of the stunning coves around San Juan del Sur and in
the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean around the Pearl Keys and the Corn Islands.
BEST BIRDING SPOTS
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Islas Solentiname
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) Tiny islands with Nicaragua's highest concentration of birdlife
including tiger herons and flocks of roseate spoonbills.
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Boca de Sábalos (
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Pick your spot along the river and observe a fantastic array of
waterfowl and rainforest species without moving a muscle.
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Área Protegida Miraflor
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)Accessible cloud forest boasting quetzals and toucans.
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Refugio de Vida Silvestre Los Guatuzos
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) Immense wetlands home to around 400
bird species.
