The municipality of Jalapa is located in the extreme north of the department of Nueva Segovia and borders with Honduras. The relief in the Jalapa valley varies from flat to slightly undulating.
Serranía Dipilto-Jalapa Reserve
It is estimated that more than 70% of the terrain is mountainous. The most important hills are: Cerro Jesús (1,792.8 masl), Cerro El Águila (1,400 masl), Cerro Los Robles (1,347 masl), Loma El Secreto (1,345 masl), Cerro El Delirio (1,341 masl), Cerro San Francisco ( 1,289 masl), Cerro El Coyolito (1,265 masl), Cerro El Mogote (1,161 masl), Cerro La Virgen (1,100 masl), Cerro Buena Vista (1,000 masl) and Cerro El Portillo (971 masl), the hills El Tigre and La Yegua hill.
Among the rivers that pass through the municipality, the Poteca River stands out, which serves as the dividing line between Nicaragua and Honduras, and the Jícaro River, whose basin originates in Jalapa.
The Dipilto-Jalapa mountain range It is the natural attraction par excellence of this municipality. The topography, the landscape, the rivers, the biodiversity expressed in its flora and fauna, the pine and broadleaf forests, as well as the combination of both, stand out.
Here is the Serranía Dipilto Reserve - Jalapa, with an area of 31,315 hectares. The protected area includes part of the municipalities of Dipilto, Mozonte, San Fernando and Jalapa in the department of Nueva Segovia.
In this reserve there are emblematic species such as the quetzal that lives in the mountains obscured by the oak oaks. It has multiple viewpoints from where you can see impressive landscapes of the mountains and valleys.
En the hill jesus, and surrounding sites, you can see a great variety of species of flora and fauna such as the pine and oak forest, orchids, monkeys, sloths, deer, quetzal and many other species. There are several water sources where you can do aquatic recreation and walks on the banks of rivers and ravines.
Panorama of the municipality of Jalapa
There are viewpoints for the contemplation of the landscape and coffee plantations where you can enjoy the climate, the landscape, the rural environment and learn more about the cultivation system. To visit this place it is recommended to do it accompanied by a local guide.
El Escambray waterfall
Meet the Los Nubarrones hill and from the top of this hill you will be able to contemplate a beautiful panoramic view of the municipality.
Jalapa has been awarded international awards for its tobacco, it is an excellent option to visit the tobacco farms in the municipality where you will learn about the process used to make cigars that meet the highest quality standards. To make the visit possible, it is necessary to contact the municipal mayor's office.
Farm The Reformation, here you can take tours of the trails knowing the production of different crops, observe the flora and fauna of the place, as well as enjoy pools with natural waters and local cuisine.
Farm El SonzapoteIn addition to being a prominent place for its natural beauty, it has the services of ecological hostels, swimming pools with natural waters, hiking, agricultural activities. Here you can enjoy the typical gastronomy of the region.
If you want to take a relaxing bath, do not forget to visit the hot springs of the El Limón community, the rural environment and its unexplored state make your visit an unparalleled experience.
The municipal ecosystems are represented by the pine and oak forest, dominated by the ocote pine species, although it is also combined with the other three pine species that exist in the country.
Farm The Reformation
The representative flora species in the municipality are made up of: guanacaste, ocote pine, candelillo pine, patula pine, male pine, mahogany, royal cedar, guapinol, obero stick, güiligüiste, maría, genízaro, achiotillo, oak oak, charcoal, old man's beard, penca, broom palm and mountain grape.
Among the species of wildlife that are characteristic of the municipality are: puma, jaguar, tapir, spider monkey, howler monkey, ocelot, margay, peccary, goat deer, mountain pig, quetzal, white-chested warbler, guard barranco, chocoyo zapoyol, parrot , dwarf hermit, blue-fronted amazilia, striped-tailed hummingbird, American kestrel, zenzontle, common toad, boa, garrobo and iguana.
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