Nicaragua is located in the middle of Central America, bordering Honduras in the north, Costa Rica in the south, the Caribbean Sea in the East, and the Pacific Ocean in the west, with a total area of 130400 square kilometers.
Northern and central Nicaragua is highland; In the East, there are coastal plains, many jungles, and swamps, and the terrain is low and flat; In the west, there are coastal lowlands, and in the East, there are many volcanoes and lakes.
Nicaragua plain is hot and rainy, belonging to a tropical marine climate; The precipitation in the western coastal lowlands is significantly less than that in the East, and there are dry and wet seasons, belonging to the tropical savanna climate; The annual average temperature of the central highland is 18 ℃, and the annual precipitation is 1500 ~ 2500 mm. The rainy season is from May to December.
The following content is for reference and learning only, and the ranking is not divided.
Label | Name | Introduce |
1 | Managua | Managua, the capital of the Republic of Nicaragua, is named for its location on the South Bank of Managua Lake in Western Nicaragua. Managua is located in the lake valley with green waters and mountains, with an altitude of 55 meters. It is backed by Managua lake, surrounded by lakes such as tiskapa, asokosca, and hapa. To the south of Managua city is a hilly area, close to the Pacific Ocean, with a tropical rainforest climate and an annual average temperature of 26.9 degrees. It is one of the hottest cities in Central America. Managua is one of the youngest cities in Central America. The architectural style of the city is similar to that of cities in the southern United States. The urban structure is checkerboard shaped, and Central Avenue runs north and south. The central square in those days is now renamed “revolutionary square”; On the west side, there are the best buildings in the city, including the bank building and intercontinental hotel; At the north end is Central Park, surrounded by buildings such as the revolutionary palace, city hall, and Cathedral, as well as some relics of the colonial era. In the south of the city, there are the American embassy and the former presidential palace in the style of modern architectural art. A stadium with a capacity of 50000 spectators is built in the west of the city. Managua is a beautiful city with many parks and gardens, which add color to the city. |
2 | León Cathedral | The León cathedral was built from 1747 to the early 19th century. Its designer is the Guatemalan architect Diego Jos é de Porres Esquivel. The architectural style shows the transition from Baroque to neoclassicism, which can also be said to be eclectic. The architectural characteristics of Leon Cathedral are mainly reflected in the simple interior decoration and rich natural lighting. However, the vault of the temple is richly decorated. Important works of art are placed in the cathedral, including the Flanders wood altar and several paintings with the theme of the 14th stop of the crucifixion of Christ created by Nicaraguan artist Antonio Sarria (late 19th century to early 20th century). |
3 | Lake Solotland | Managua lake, also known as “solotran Lake”, is the second largest lake in Nicaragua, located in the depression in Western Nicaragua. Managua lake is 58 kilometers long from east to west, 26 kilometers wide from north to south, covers an area of 1041 square kilometers, has an average water depth of 20 meters, a maximum depth of 30 meters, a water temperature of 24-27 ℃, and an altitude of 39 meters. There are many islands in the lake, including the famous momotombito volcanic island. The lake water flows into Lake Nicaragua through the Tipitapa River, which is rich in fish and crocodiles and navigable; There are many towns along the lake, and Managua, the capital, is on its south bank; There is momotombo active volcano on the northwest bank. Managua lake and Nicaraguan Lake in the southeast were originally Pacific bays, which were isolated from the ocean due to volcanic activities and formed lakes. Managua lake has beautiful scenery and rich wildlife, which is worth visiting. |
4 | Ruins of León Viejo | It is one of the earliest colonies of Spain in America. Because it has not developed and changed in all aspects, its ruins have become a famous witness to the social and economic structure of the Spanish Empire in the 16th century. The site has great archaeological potential. |
5 | lake of Nicaragua | Lake Nicaragua is the largest lake in Central America, located southwest of Nicaragua. Local Indians call it Kosi Volka lake, which means “freshwater sea”. The Nicaraguan lake is 160 kilometers long, with an average width of 60 kilometers and an area of 8264 square kilometers. Tens of thousands of years ago, Lake Nicaragua was a Bay of the Pacific Ocean, which was isolated from the sea due to volcanic eruptions. The lake water gradually desalinated with the passage of the sun and moon and became a freshwater lake. The sea fish living in the lake also adapted to the desalination of water and survived. At present, there are still thousands of sharks, swordfish, silver carp, and other marine fish in the lake. |
6 | Masaya Volcano Park | Massaya volcano park is a tourist attraction in Nicaragua, located between Lake Niagara and lake Managua in the southwest of Nicaragua, covering an area of more than 50 square kilometers. On this depression with an area of more than 50 square kilometers, there are volcanic cones of different heights, sizes, and colors, each of which has a long extinct crater; Because they are full of plants, most of them are emerald green; Some craters, which were extinguished later, are also piled with various volcanic gravels, which are purplish red. Masaya Volcano is the symbol of Nicaragua. It is more than 400 meters high and consists of the “Santiago” active crater and six dead craters near it, such as ningdili. From the gate of the park, you can meander 7 kilometers along the winding mountain road built of volcanic rocks to reach the “Santiago” crater with thick smoke. Because volcanic ash blocks the sun, even in the daytime, there is a gloomy feeling here, and even a mysterious color, which is creepy, so some people compare it to “the gate of hell”. “San Diego” volcano goes out every 20 years, and then it soon reactivates and spits out thick smoke. It is the only active volcano on the American continent that can see boiling lava. The golden lava crackles and rolls, sometimes falling from 60 meters high, constantly emitting gas, and the temperature is as high as 1050 degrees Celsius. |
7 | cristo de la misericordia | Cristo de la misericordia is a huge statue of Jesus Christ in San Juan del Sur on the Pacific coast, 134 meters high. The statue is located above the seawall at the northernmost end of San Juan Bay. At the foot of the statue is a chapel. |
8 | Playa Hermosa | South San Juan is a picturesque and charming town on the Pacific coast. Playa Hermosa is a beach area in South San Juan. South San Juan was once a sleepy small fishing village on the Pacific coast, and now it is a seaside playground. |
9 | La Flor Beach Natural Reserve | La flor beach is one of the few natural turtle reserves in the world. It receives turtles of paslama species from July to January every year. You can camp on the beach to observe the eggs laid by these turtles. The quiet beach has a wide coast, huge cliffs, and a beautiful sunset, which is conducive to boating and fishing. |
10 | Reserva Natural Miraflor | It has a charming embrace of nature. |
11 | Punta Jesus Maria | If you have enough time, I suggest you come to visit and play. Have a good time. |
12 | Museum El Ceibo | If you have enough time, I suggest you come to visit and play. Have a good time. |
13 | Ojo de Agua | If you have enough time, I suggest you come to visit and play. Have a good time. |
14 | Iglesia Parroquial de Santiago | If you have enough time, I suggest you come to visit and play. Have a good time. |
15 | Puerto Salvador Allende | If you have enough time, I suggest you come to visit and play. Have a good time. |
16 | Zoologico Nacional | If you have enough time, I suggest you come to visit and play. Have a good time. |
17 | Iglesia San Juan Bautista | If you have enough time, I suggest you come to visit and play. Have a good time. |
18 | El Malecon | If you have enough time, I suggest you come to visit and play. Have a good time. |
19 | Nicaroads | If you have enough time, I suggest you come to visit and play. Have a good time. |