Chocoyero-El Brujo Natural Reserve, Protected natural reserve in Ticuantepe, Nicaragua.

Chocoyero-El Brujo Natural Reserve covers 455 acres of tropical forest in Ticuantepe, Managua department, and holds two waterfalls, El Brujo and Chocoyero. At Chocoyero, water drops down a steep dark rock face, widening into a white veil that breaks into spray and small streams near the bottom; moss and thin plants cling to the wet grey-black stone beside it.

The government established this conservation area in 1993 to protect water sources and plant species in the region. This decision recognized how critical the forest was for water supply to surrounding areas.

The reserve's name comes from the chocoyos, green Pacific parakeets that nest in the cliff walls beside the falls. Visitors can watch these birds and toucans and hummingbirds on guided tours, and the reserve runs an EnviroCamp and camping for overnight stays.

The reserve lies in Ticuantepe, Managua department, and is reached by marked trails; the two waterfalls, El Brujo and Chocoyero, are the main walking targets. Paths pass close to the wet cliff walls, so wear shoes with grip and bring rain protection in the wet season. Birdwatching, bicycling, overnight camping and guided tours are offered; an estimated 10,000 people visit each year.

This forest supplies fresh water to Managua each day, making it essential to the capital city though few people realize it. Many visitors walk through the reserve without knowing they are in the source area of one of the region's most vital resources.