Macizos de Peñas Blancas
Nicaragua, Jinotega
Macizos de Peñas Blancas
About Macizos de Peñas Blancas
One of Nicaragua's largest highland nature reserves, Macizos de Peñas Blancas protects rugged cloud forest in the Jinotega highlands with peaks reaching over 1,700 metres. The reserve is a critical water source for the Río Grande de Matagalpa basin and provides habitat for jaguars, pumas, tapirs, and an exceptional array of cloud forest birds including the resplendent quetzal. Remote and difficult to access, it remains largely pristine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Macizos de Peñas Blancas located?
Macizos de Peñas Blancas is located in Jinotega, Nicaragua at coordinates 13.15, -85.7667.
How do I get to Macizos de Peñas Blancas?
To get to Macizos de Peñas Blancas, the nearest city is Jinotega (40 km).
How large is Macizos de Peñas Blancas?
Macizos de Peñas Blancas covers approximately 312 square kilometers (120 square miles).
When was Macizos de Peñas Blancas established?
Macizos de Peñas Blancas was established in 1991.