Solentiname Archipelago National Monument, Island group and protected area in Río San Juan Department, Nicaragua
The Solentiname Archipelago consists of 36 islands and islets spread across 190 square kilometers in the southeastern section of Lake Nicaragua.
The archipelago received national monument status in 1999, preserving both natural habitats and archaeological evidence of pre-Columbian settlements within its boundaries.
Local residents maintain traditions through primitivist paintings depicting daily life, nature scenes, and cultural activities specific to the island communities.
Travelers reach the islands via a three-hour boat journey from San Carlos dock, with accommodations available on Mancarrón and San Fernando islands.
The freshwater environment around the islands supports an unusual mixture of marine life, including sharks and sawfish within Lake Nicaragua.
Location: Río San Juan Department
Inception: 1999
Elevation above the sea: 257 m
GPS coordinates: 11.20000,-85.03333
Latest update: May 11, 2025 00:25
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