Chiltepe Peninsula Natural Reserve, Protected natural reserve on Lake Managua's south shore, Nicaragua
The 1,800-hectare reserve features two volcanic lakes, Apoyeque and Xiloá, surrounded by deciduous forest within the Cuapes Mountains at 518 meters elevation.
The last volcanic eruption of Apoyeque occurred 4,000 years ago, creating a deep caldera that now contains a lake with 400-meter depth and 2-kilometer diameter.
The reserve functions as the primary conservation area near Managua, providing residents with natural spaces for recreation and environmental education.
Visitors can participate in hiking, swimming at Xiloá Lake, rowing, sailing, diving, and scientific research activities within the protected boundaries.
The reserve's Naguayopa inlet hosts numerous water birds, including the zanatillo, a species found only in Nicaraguan lakes.
Location: Managua Department
Location: Mateare
Inception: 1983
GPS coordinates: 12.25000,-86.35000
Latest update: March 9, 2025 17:12
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