Central America
Nicaragua
The top 5 natural landmarks of Nicaragua — real photos, locations and fascinating facts for every wonder.
Americas
LakesLake Nicaragua
Southwest Nicaragua
Lake Nicaragua or Cocibolca or Granada is a freshwater lake in Nicaragua. Of tectonic origin and with an area of 8,264 km2 (3,191 sq mi), it is the largest fresh water lake in Central America, the 19th largest lake in the world and the tenth largest in the Americas, slightly smaller than Lake Titicaca.
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The largest lake in Central America, home to freshwater sharks.
IslandsOmetepe
Lake Nicaragua
Ometepe is an island formed by two volcanoes rising out of Lake Nicaragua, located in the Rivas Department of the Republic of Nicaragua. Its name derives from the Nawat words ome (two) and tepetl (mountain), meaning "two mountains".
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An island formed by two volcanoes rising from the lake.
VolcanoesMasaya Volcano
Masaya
Masaya, also known historically by its aboriginal name Popogatepe in Nawat, is a caldera located in Masaya, Nicaragua, 20 km (12 mi) south of the capital Managua. It is Nicaragua's first and largest national park, and one of 78 protected areas of Nicaragua.
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An active volcano with a glowing lava lake visible from the rim.
IslandsCorn Islands
Caribbean Coast
Corn Islands is a municipality of the South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region of Nicaragua. It is located approximately 70 km (43 mi) east of the Caribbean mainland.
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Two laid-back Caribbean islands fringed by reefs.
CanyonsSomoto Canyon
Madriz
Somoto Canyon National Monument is a canyon located in the Madriz Department of Nicaragua. The Somoto Canyon National Monument protected area covers an area of approximately 170 hectares, of which 125 hectares are in the actual zone of the canyon.
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A narrow canyon near one of the oldest rock formations in Central America.