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Cerro Saslaya

Nicaragua, Región Autónoma de la Costa Caribe Norte

Cerro Saslaya

LocationNicaragua, Región Autónoma de la Costa Caribe Norte
RegionRegión Autónoma de la Costa Caribe Norte
TypeNational Park
Coordinates13.7667°, -85.0500°
Established1971
Area150
Nearest CitySiuna (20 km)
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About Cerro Saslaya

Nicaragua's oldest national park and the biological heart of the vast Bosawás Biosphere Reserve, the second-largest rainforest in the Americas after the Amazon. Cerro Saslaya's cloud forests rise to over 1,650 metres and shelter jaguars, tapirs, harpy eagles, and hundreds of endemic plant species. Extremely remote and rarely visited, it remains one of the most pristine wilderness areas in Central America.

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Where is Cerro Saslaya located?

Cerro Saslaya is located in Región Autónoma de la Costa Caribe Norte, Nicaragua at coordinates 13.7667, -85.05.

How do I get to Cerro Saslaya?

To get to Cerro Saslaya, the nearest city is Siuna (20 km).

How large is Cerro Saslaya?

Cerro Saslaya covers approximately 150 square kilometers (58 square miles).

When was Cerro Saslaya established?

Cerro Saslaya was established in 1971.