Indio Maíz Biological Reserve, Biological reserve in southeastern Nicaragua.
The reserve encompasses 3,180 square kilometers of lowland tropical rainforest along the San Juan River, containing mangrove estuaries and numerous waterways.
The Nicaraguan government established the protected area in 1990 and reorganized it into four smaller conservation zones in 1999.
The Rama-Kriol Territorial Government administers seventy percent of the reserve, preserving the ancestral lands of indigenous Rama and Kriol communities.
Access to the reserve requires guided boat tours from specific entry points at the Bartola River or San Juan del Norte between 6 AM and 2 PM.
The reserve holds more species of trees, birds, and insects than the entire European continent, including 221 bird species and 65 mammal species.
Address: Nicaragua
Phone: +50583196330
GPS coordinates: 11.10411,-84.10129
Latest update: March 10, 2025 16:01
Nicaragua features active volcanoes, beaches stretching from the Pacific to the Caribbean, tropical islands, volcanic lakes, and colonial buildings. The country includes natural reserves with rainforests and mangroves, museums in historic homes, traditional fishing ports, and waterfalls accessible via marked trails. Colonial churches and cathedrals showcase religious architecture from the 17th and 18th centuries.
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