Estero Padre Ramos Natural Reserve

Estero Padre Ramos is a protected coastal reserve featuring extensive mangrove forests, shallow lagoons, and river mouths along the Pacific shore. The landscape spreads across flat terrain crisscrossed by waterways where dense trees line the banks.

Nicaragua's government designated this coastal area as a protected zone in 1983 to safeguard its ecosystems. The designation responded to the need to preserve the region's natural diversity from growing exploitation.

Local fishermen and farmers continue practices like small-scale fishing and shrimp cultivation that have shaped life here for generations. You can see how these daily activities blend naturally with the rhythm of tides and seasons.

Guided tours help you navigate the mangrove ecosystems and spot wildlife effectively. Wear sturdy shoes and prepare for wet, muddy conditions typical of these coastal environments.

This is one of just two main nesting sites where hawksbill sea turtles come ashore to lay eggs in the eastern Pacific. Hundreds of nests appear here each year.

Location: Chinandega Department

Inception: 1983

Operator: Ministerio del Ambiente y Los Recursos Naturales

Address: RFHR+825, Venecia, Nicaragua

Phone: +50584699453

Website: https://protectedplanet.net/30633

GPS coordinates: 12.81000,-87.48200

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:46