Eighty percent of the municipality belongs to the Bosawás Biosphere Reserve, which indicates that it is an important area for conservation. Of the six protected areas that make up the reserve, three of them include municipal lands.
Bosawás Biosphere Reserve
These three reserves were recognized by the Man and the Biosphere Program (MAB-UNESCO) in October 1997; and ratified by the Government of Nicaragua in 2001.
The Bosawás Biosphere Reserve: The Central American lung, this site is ideal for a “Jungle Tour”. The journey to the Reserve starts from Boca de Ayapal by motor boat for 40 minutes, traveling to the Boca del Río Atabal, at this point you leave the boat and walk for 1.5 hours to the Hot Springs of Atapal.
Doing again a 40-minute tour over the Bocay river, you arrive in Wisuh to rest in a mountain lodge, then you pass through Yapulwás, from there you do a 40-minute walk until you reach the foot of Cerro Escondido where you will observe the variety of flora and fauna of the Reserve.
From Wisuh, navigating 45 minutes on the Bocay river by motor boat you will be in Boca del Rio Wina, traveling one more hour on this river you will be in Klisnak, an indigenous community and already in the Reserve only 4 hours over the mountain you are at the foot del Cerro Baba a place where you can see the ecological niches that make up the imposing Bosawás Reserve, there you can be guided by Don Martín Vásquez (cell phone: 88384597) or Wilmer Vásquez (cell phone: 86016151). The complete tour is approximately 4 days.
You return to the mouth of the Wina River and take the route from the Bocay River to the Coco River for 20 minutes by boat, you arrive at the Lakus River Mouth, from this place you are only two hours away by boat in Amack, the headquarters of the Mayagna Sauni Bu indigenous community and an hour's walk from the Puluwás community, the oldest indigenous community.
Kilambé Massif Nature Reserve
Among the natural attractions is the Kilambé Massif Nature Reserve, the massif has a maximum height of 1,750 m asl, on the peaks it has a very important nebliselva forest in the north of Nicaragua that protects many species of plants and animals rare in other parts of the country. The reserve allows its visitors to appreciate enjoying the beauty of nature, in addition to knowing other interesting places such as the orchid garden and the butterfly garden.
El Kayaska jump It is one of the places to visit, it leads to the Bosawás Reserve, one of the places that force those who travel by boat to walk along the paths of the Bocay River. You will enjoy observing the flora and fauna that surrounds this place.
El Massif Peñas Blancas It is a natural border between Matagalpa and Jinotega, it includes among its mountains one of the highest points in the country 1,745 m above sea level, and it is known for its amazing nature. In this reserve there are ravines, tropical jungle where the trees are larger than in cloud forest and it is found in many sectors replaced by the cultivation of coffee, waterfalls and wonderful animals.
Massif Peñas Blancas
You can take interesting excursions through the forest, visit the local farms of coffee, cocoa and other products, and enjoy the tranquility, nature and the experiences of the local people.
In the Farm Los Laureles You will learn about the cultivation of cocoa, an emblematic product in the municipality, observe the techniques of agricultural management, vermiculture and do activities such as horseback riding and milking, since the farm has cattle and horses. Go ahead and take a tour to the upper part of the farm, where you can observe the surrounding landscapes and the urban area. You can get to the site on foot, you have to cross the Bocay river by boat, then walk to the farm. The time to arrive from the urban area is approximately 20 minutes. The farm is located 1.5 kilometers from the urban area.
La Corral de Piedra farmProperty of Mr. Apolinar Cruz Rizo, it offers you a wide variety of activities such as canopying, horseback riding, walks to the caves, ATV rides, a spa on the Bocay River; You can also enjoy the country restaurant that offers you, in addition to national meals, a variety of national and foreign liquors. It is located 19 kilometers from the urban area of San José de Bocay.
You can also visit the San Judas Estate, property of Mr. Víctor Tinoco. In this farm you can enjoy a pleasant rest and farm food under small huts. This farm offers you a spa on the Bocay River, swimming pool and lodging in cabins. It also offers other activities such as horseback riding, tilapia breeding observation and nature trails. It is located on the Bocay-Ayapal highway.
The Macizo de Peñas Blancas Natural Reserve has an approximate extension of 11,800 hectares and the Cerro Kilambé Natural Reserve has an extension of 12,500 hectares, both were created by Presidential Decree No. 42-91 "Declaration of Protected Areas in hills, mountainous massifs, volcanoes and lagoons of the country ”, in 1991.
Saslaya Park
El Saslaya Park Due to its extension and nature, it is considered the largest core area of the Bosawás Biosphere Reserve, it is one of the representative ecosystems and the most prominent natural characteristics of the Isabelia Mountain Range. It protects extensive areas of tropical and cloud forest, where multiple springs and streams are born. The Saslaya hill has an area of 631.30 km² and was named as a National Park in 1971.
Close to the urban area you can visit the Chingo Lizard Jump and enjoy nature walks and water recreation.
At Cerro El Levay You will notice that two rocks are erected on a flat surface that gives the impression that they are in the air, defying the laws of gravity. On a mountain surrounded by mist and you can also observe flora and fauna, climb, go hiking, and enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the surroundings and the waterfall. To get to the site you have to cross the Bocay river and then go up and walk to the two stones in a time of approximately 45 minutes. It is located 5 kilometers from the urban area; the road is dirt.
Visit the Cerro Piedra ColoradaThis place has the peculiarity of having a reddish stone, hence the name. You can reach the site by private vehicle or motorcycle in an hour or walking in 2 hours. It is located 10 kilometers from the urban area in the Piedra Colorada community; the road is stony.
La cNew Tigress, Here you can take a walk inside, where you will observe the petroglyphs engraved by our ancestors, in this place full of history, also from this place you can see the La Tigrita river and the Tigre river and admire the exuberant flora and fauna of the surroundings . In the cyou new El Hormiguero, Another natural formation, you can take a tour within them and observe the stalagmite formations and the source of the El Hormiguero stream.
You can get there by private vehicle, half an hour from the road that leads to Bocay-El Tigre. It is located in the Las Torres region; the road is stony.
Another place you must visit is the Stone House cave (Tunawaland), is the largest cave in the department.
The Ring Waterfall
Petroglyphs Las Torres, They are located on the same route as the La Tigresa caves, 30 minutes from these, in the surroundings you can see the natural forest and the engravings on the stones of our ancestors.
In Hot springs Aguas Calientes You can tour the site and enjoy the waters of this small lagoon located on the surface of an underground volcano, where a dense vapor with the smell of sulfur comes out. The road is stony. It is located 30 kilometers from the urban area, Sandra Rivera can guide you with cell phone number 88261427.
The Ring Ravine, is a natural formation where a hole was created in a rock in the shape of a ring in which the water rushes in its fall. You can observe the waterfall that crosses the ring, walk through its ring and enjoy the natural pool as a spa. It is located 14 kilometers from the urban area on the road to San Juan de Awaswás-Plan de Gramay, you can reach the site by private vehicle or motorcycle. The road is stony.
In the Los Angeles Dam, the Association for the Development of the Bocay Electric Service, APRODELBO, is in charge of this hydroelectric plant that supplies energy to the urban area of the municipality. The dam was built with the objective of taking advantage of existing resources and implementing the renewable energy system, promoting the protection and conservation of the environment. In this place you can take walks on the mountain trails, observe the fauna and panoramic views in the surroundings of the municipality. The dam in its lower part provides the conditions for a spa.
The site can be reached by motorcycle in 10 minutes, and on foot in approximately 30 minutes. The attraction is located 1.5 kilometers from the urban area; the road has signage.
La Tortuguera Pool, it is one of the main spas in San José de Bocay. You can enjoy and take a dip in the refreshing waters of the Bocay River. It is located 2 kilometers from the town center, the road is in good condition.
Los Angeles natural park, It is a site in a natural state where you can see the Los Angeles Waterfall, here you can take walks on the trails, from this point you can also see the stones of El Levay hill. It is located 450 meters from the town center, you can go on foot or by vehicle, the road is in optimal conditions.
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