Volcán Cosigüina
Nicaragua, Chinandega
Volcán Cosigüina
About Volcán Cosigüina
Occupying the remote Cosigüina Peninsula at Nicaragua's Pacific tip where the country meets Honduras and El Salvador across the Gulf of Fonseca, this reserve protects a striking truncated volcano with a jade-green crater lake. The 1835 eruption of Cosigüina was one of the largest in recorded Central American history. The surrounding dry forest and mangroves shelter jaguars, howler monkeys, white-tailed deer, and excellent shorebird populations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Volcán Cosigüina located?
Volcán Cosigüina is located in Chinandega, Nicaragua at coordinates 12.9833, -87.5667.
How do I get to Volcán Cosigüina?
To get to Volcán Cosigüina, the nearest city is El Viejo (60 km).
How large is Volcán Cosigüina?
Volcán Cosigüina covers approximately 141.23 square kilometers (55 square miles).
When was Volcán Cosigüina established?
Volcán Cosigüina was established in 1983.