Tepesomoto-Pataste
Nicaragua, Madriz
Tepesomoto-Pataste
LocationNicaragua, Madriz
RegionMadriz
TypeNature Reserve
Coordinates13.4500°, -86.6333°
Established1991
Area47
Nearest CitySomoto (15 km)
About Tepesomoto-Pataste
Located 15 km southwest of Somoto in the Madriz highlands, Tepesomoto-Pataste protects cloud forest and montane pine-oak woodland on one of the highest ridges in northern Nicaragua. The reserve is an important watershed for the region and harbors quetzals, highland birds, and a diversity of epiphytes. It adjoins the Somoto Canyon area, creating a broader protected corridor in the northwest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tepesomoto-Pataste located?
Tepesomoto-Pataste is located in Madriz, Nicaragua at coordinates 13.45, -86.6333.
How do I get to Tepesomoto-Pataste?
To get to Tepesomoto-Pataste, the nearest city is Somoto (15 km).
How large is Tepesomoto-Pataste?
Tepesomoto-Pataste covers approximately 47 square kilometers (18 square miles).
When was Tepesomoto-Pataste established?
Tepesomoto-Pataste was established in 1991.