Congo monkeys
One of the main natural attractions that San Juan de Oriente has is the Laguna de Apoyo Natural Reserve, declared a protected area in 1991 by the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources MARENA. This reserve includes, in addition to San Juan de Oriente, the municipalities of Catarina, I would say Granada.
In the ecosystem, productive plots with trees of citrus, banana, calala, mango, avocado and others that are mixed with native trees prevail.
The fauna is dominated mainly by forest birds such as guardabarrancos, tanagers, trogons, warblers and honeycombs, although you can also find medium-sized mammals such as howler monkeys, sloths and guatusas that take advantage of the productive diversification in the farms for their food.
The native flora is dominated by species with a large tree canopy such as the chilamate and the guanacaste, used as shade in the crops and that easily impress any visitor due to their centuries-old sizes. Another predominant species in this place is the cedar.
Although San Juan de Oriente does not have nature conservation areas, it is an area of great importance as a biological corridor between the Laguna de Apoyo Natural Reserve and the Mombacho Volcano.
This municipality has a municipal arboretum dedicated to the conservation of the main species in the area, it is located 800 meters south of the municipal cemetery, north side of the Enacal well.
nature tourism
From San Juan de Oriente you can walk until you find the s to the Support Lagoon and relax among the nature that borders this place, observe the flora and birds of the site.
Banana harvest
The El Caballito trail is the best known, at the same time it has a natural viewpoint. On the stones that line the path, artistic drawings by artisans are reflected, evoking expressions inspired by pre-Columbian beliefs and customs.
It has an area of 2.5 kilometers, with a high level of difficulty, it is suitable for natural sports.
In its territory it has two springs of great historical and tourist value, currently known as El Platanal and Pila El Chote.
You can also take a tour of the interior streets and the most rural areas of the municipality, you will learn about the way of life of the inhabitants and interact with them, noble, hard-working, hospitable people and natural artists, while enjoying nature and the pleasant climate.
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