Potosí is located in the Rivas plain, which consists of an emerging coastal plain of low relief.
Among the natural attractions that are identified in the municipality are the Laguna Ñocarime Municipal Ecological Park, with an extension of 11.86 km3 and that is shared with the municipality of Buenos Aires.
Ñocarime Lagoon
The Ñocarime lagoon, located in the community El Javillo, has a diameter of three square kilometers and is surrounded by vegetation. It offers refuge to local and stationary birds and an extensive white sand coast, as well as a spectacular view of Lake Cocibolca, and the Mombacho, Concepción and Maderas volcanoes.
The excursions on the shore of the lagoon are surprising, you can watch birds and the surrounding vegetation. Also the landscape from a boat is surprising and you can do artisanal fishing and recreational activities in the lagoon.
La El Congo Private Wildlife Reserve it has an area of 104 hectares. You can visit la Reserve El Congo, located in the Pozo de Oro community, at km 84.8 of the Managua-Rivas highway, from the entrance to the El Menco spa, five kilometers to the east.
It is a private initiative that seeks to conserve a representative fragment of the dry forest. Reforestation and conservation activities have allowed the forest to regenerate and increase the presence of fauna species. The journey through the trails of the reserve is an unforgettable educational experience, the presence of birds of multiple species and the emblematic species of howler monkey stand out.
El Menco beach: It is a very beautiful place to enjoy, here you can take tours of the beach, walk around, play volleyball or soccer.
Ochomogo River
El Ochomogo River It is located in the community of the same name. It serves as the northern limit with the municipality of Nandaime. This river is born in the La Pita or Los Parreles hill, in Santa Teresa, Carazo, it has an extension of 25 kilometers and empties into Lake Cocibolca.The river runs all year round and maintains a lush gallery forest on its banks, ideal for watch birds and small mammals. You can enjoy its waters and interact with residents of the surrounding communities.
Other important rivers that you can know in this municipality are the Gil González and Potosí, which still conserve gallery forest on its banks, which serves as protection for the local fauna.
The excursions along the banks of these rivers are an enriching experience. You will enjoy a unique landscape.
The ecosystems of the municipality are represented by the aquatic system in the fresh water bodies of the Ñocarime Lagoon and the Ochomogo, Gil González and Potosí rivers, which maintain their flow most of the year.
Jícaro tree
Swamps and bogs They consist of areas that are frequently flooded and have a high water table, for most of the year. The swamps have grass vegetation, while the swamps have arboreal vegetation.
El dry forest it is located at the top of small hills, ravines and private reserves. The ecosystem is highly threatened by the advancement of agriculture.
El gallery forest It develops on the edge of rivers, the forest strip is a bit thin due to the influence of agriculture, but it preserves important species for conservation. agroforestry systems They are made up of fruit crops, in which citrus, papaya and mango stand out.
El agricultural system It is constituted by the intensive agricultural and agro-industrial zone that mainly comprise the areas of banana and sugar cane cultivation. The cultivation of basic grains such as rice, corn and beans is also located.
Among the representative flora species are the helequeme, mango, malinche jiñote, oak, avocado, jícaro, quelite, cedar, nancite, ceiba, citrus, platanillo, noni, pochote, jocote, lemon tree, laurel, guanábana, strawberry tree, guayacán, Cashew, sacuanjoche, sour cane, genízaro, guava, neem, cinnamon, guanacaste, medlar, paradise, calf guácimo and molenillo guácimo.
Of the fauna species you can find squirrels, congo monkey, armadillo, rabbit, fox, common swallow, quail, gorgine swallow, carrot, kingfisher, mallard, sorcuata, magpie, great egret, common toad, rattlesnake, lizard, tilapia , crab, pepescas, olominas, and guapote.
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