The municipality of San Jorge is characterized by being a coastal plain on the banks of the Gran Cocibolca Lake.
The lake is a valuable and important natural resource that is used as a means of transportation to Isla de Ometepe, Cárdenas, Colón and other neighboring communities in the department of Rivas. It is also a resource for artisanal fishing and drinking water supply.
Port of San Jorge
Average annual rainfall ranges between 1,400 and 1,500 meters, characterized by a good distribution throughout the year, the temperature varies between 26º and 27ºC, which together with its geographical position defines the climate as semi-humid.
The seasonal tropical dry forest is the type of ecosystem that predominates throughout the municipality. It comprises a great diversity of soils that have originated from volcanic materials, as well as alluvial lands and ancient sedimentary lands located along the coast of Lake Cocibolca.
The natural vegetation is found on the banks of the rivers, among the species of trees that exist are the helequeme, the ceibo, black hawthorn, chilamate, mangoes, pochote, among others, which serve as habitat for fauna.
Nicaragua Lake
Species of fauna can be observed that inhabit the proximity of the rivers where there are pockets of natural vegetation, among them we have the needle duck, watchmaker bird, piches, güises, magpies, orioles, beach duck, herons, rabbits, iguanas, garrobos, Congo monkey, white-faced monkey, bare-tailed fox, mión fox, garrobo, green iguana, anteater, pig duck, magpie, barranco, zenzontle, carrot, buzzard, swallow, widow and earwigs.
Four surface water streams run over the municipality, the Río de Oro, Río Obrajuelo, Río de Enmedio and Río Las Lajas, which are sites with ecological value because their mouths are nesting sites for aquatic birds, such as herons and ducks; as well as habitat for fish such as mojarra, guapote, tilapia, roncador and crabs.
nature tourism
La San Jorge Beach It is the main meeting point for the population and tourists in the summer. It is an extensive stretch of beach where the visitor can cool off and enjoy an impressive image of the perfect cone of the 1,610-meter-high Concepción Volcano and the 1,394-meter Maderas. Perfect setting for capturing stunning photos.
Guava cultivation
Small businesses are located on the beach where you can taste typical food, tasty fish, ceviches, cocktails and music to dance. The beach is located next to the Port of San Jorge.
La Galpa Beach, with fine sand and small stones, it is the longest beach in the municipality. In it you can practice sport fishing, sailing and hiking. It is located to the south of the Port of San Jorge, its access by the road that is opposite the UPOLI entrance.
Nahualapa beach, It is a beautiful little explored but safe beach, invites the visitor to enjoy its warm and calm waters, beautiful sunsets, rest or games on the coast with the inhabitants of the town who in a friendly way receive the tourist. It is located in the northern sector of the municipality's coasts.
El Obrajuelo river It is a quiet area with little human intervention, which has allowed the conservation of the forest and some aquatic species such as jackals. The river runs through areas of cattle tradition.
On its banks you can go hiking, observe fish such as the machaca, guapote, roncador and even small lizards. The site is reached by the South Pan-American Highway, in the La Lucha restaurant sector, it is advisable to visit the site with a local guide.
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