San Carlos area view

San Carlos is the gateway to the San Juan River, as it is located exactly where Lake Nicaragua ends and this mighty river begins, with its atmosphere of tranquility and beautiful sunsets that make the experiences lived in this town unforgettable.

The fundamental economic activity of the municipality is livestock, agriculture, fishing and tourism.

The municipality of San Carlos is located 293 kilometers from the city of Managua. It limits to the north with San Miguelito and Nueva Guinea, to the south with the international border of the Republic of Costa Rica, to the east with El Castillo and to the west with Lake Cocibolca, the municipality of Cárdenas.

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Location

1,444.80 km2 39.00 masl 50,988 inhabitants
Urban: 16,940 - Rural: 34,048

Address

Entrance to San Carlos, Río San Juan.

Land: You must board a bus at the Mercado El Mayoreo terminal with a direct destination to San Carlos. If you travel by private vehicle you must take the North Pan-American Highway, taking the new Malacatoya highway in Tipitapa. until reaching San Carlos, which is in good condition and with signs.

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