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Of the 36 verdant volcanic islands that make up this isolated archipelago in the south-eastern corner of Lago de Nicaragua, only four are inhabited – San Fernando, Mancarrón, La Venada and Mancarroncita – and all are without roads, electricity and running water.
Lake Nicaragua or Cocibolca or Granada (Spanish: Lago de Nicaragua, Lago Cocibolca, Mar Dulce, Gran Lago, Gran Lago Dulce, or Lago de Granada) is a freshwater lake in Nicaragua. Of tectonic origin and with an area of 8,264 km 2 (3,191 sq mi), it is the largest lake in Central America, [ 2 ] the 19th largest lake in the world (by area) and the ...
There are more than 400 islands in the lake, 300 of which are within 5 miles (8 km) of the city of Granada on the northwest shore. Most of the islands are covered with a rich growth of vegetation, which includes tropical fruit trees. Some of the islands are inhabited.
Lake Nicaragua is a huge expanse of water; in fact, the Spanish conquistadors thought it a sea when they first saw it. Here are ten things you should know before you visit the lake.
Lake Nicaragua has about 400 islands including the Las Isletas archipelago which contains over 350 small islets. Covering an area of 275 km 2, the tropical island of Ometepe is the lake’s largest island, formed by the lava flow from the volcanoes Concepción and Maderas.
Lake Nicaragua is the largest freshwater lake in Nicaragua and Central America. Known to the indigenous people as Cocibolca and referred to by the Spanish as Mar Dulce, this expansive lake is a dominant physical feature of Nicaragua, influencing the country's geography, ecology, and culture.
Located in the southwestern corner of its namesake country, Lake Nicaragua is the largest lake in Central America. It’s also home to one of the region’s most remarkable islands. Isla de Ometepe (a.k.a. Ometepe Island) was formed by two towering volcanoes that dominate the landscape.
Plan your visit to Lago de Nicaragua, Nicaragua: find out where to go and what to do in Lago de Nicaragua with Rough Guides. Read about itineraries, activities, places to stay and travel essentials and get inspiration from the blog in the best guide to Lago de Nicaragua.
Ometepe Island is the largest island in Lake Nicaragua. Covering an area of 276 square kilometers (107 square miles), its curious hourglass shape rises out of the water with an active volcano on one end and a dormant one on the other.
Escape the bustle of the cities at Lake Cocibolca, exploring the islands in the lake, venturing into jungles, fishing and enjoying a peaceful boat cruise on its waters.