The municipality of El Cuá is located in the eastern center of the department of Jinotega, in the area of influence of the Bosawás Biosphere Reserve, between the humid tropical forest that It is found in the middle altitudes of the mountains and hills, the trees are larger and it is found in many sectors, replaced by the cultivation of coffee; and the cloud forest that begins near 900 m asl where there is a lot of influence from clouds and mist.
The municipality boasts mountainous areas of abundant vegetation, varying heights that go from 350 m asl (River Cua), to heights greater than 1,745 m asl in the Peñas Blancas Massif and the Kilambé hill.
Among the natural attractions of the municipality are the Massif Peñas Blancas, which is shared between the municipalities of El Cua, Tuma-La Dalia and Rancho Grande. It is a tabular plateau crowned by several peaks, whose heights exceed 1,500 meters.
The southern cliff is the steepest with a drop of about 500 meters; on the other hand, the waterfall of the La Pavona river precipitates over the west cliff. In the northwest corner rises the Chachagón hill (1,503 m asl), and on the north side the conical El Retorcido hill (1,233 m asl).
Kilambé Hill is a surprising site for the amount of landscapes, exuberant vegetation, fauna, waterfalls and rivers. The reserve It is ideal for taking tours on the trails to the mountains, here you can appreciate the imposing rocky massif covered in mist, get to know the beautiful waterfalls such as the Rainbow Waterfall, a wonder in the place.
Also appreciate formidable panoramic views, you will learn about the types of forests and the peculiarity of some species of flora of the place, as well as the fauna above all the birds. You can know the caves; Without a doubt, this is a place that will amaze you with its charm.
You can also get to know the beautiful natural springs that the municipality has, such as the rivers: El Cua, Gusanera River, La Lana River, El Caño River, Santa María de Tazua River, El Bote River Basin, among others. All these rivers and bodies of water originate in the hydrographic basins of the Peñas Blancas Massif and, in all of them you can take your dip and enjoy the waters and the natural area of the area. They are located in the rural areas of the municipality.
The Macizo de Peñas Blancas Natural Reserve was created in 1991, through Presidential Decree No. 42-91 "Declaration of Protected Areas in various hills, mountain ranges, volcanoes and lagoons in the country", published in Gazette No. 207 of November 04 1991. Then it was declared as one of the 6 core areas of the Bosawás Biosphere Reserve, by law No. 407.
Near the Peñas Blancas Massif you can find numerous farms to learn about the coffee growing process. In some, floriculture, the production of fruit trees, grains, and agroecotourism activities have been integrated. Likewise, the biodiversity manifested in ecosystems, flora and fauna of high value for the nation can be appreciated.
El The Twisted Hill and cerror El Chachagon They are ideal for hiking, observing flora and fauna, and exploring the surroundings of the place.
You can visit the Center Understanding with Nature, a training and research center, created with the purpose of contributing to the preservation of the web of life in the rural sector. Here you can learn about the proper use and management of natural resources, and the integration that human beings must have with nature. You can do guided tours, hiking, flora and fauna observation, among others. It is located in the rural area of the municipality.
In the El Bote community there is El Bote watershed, electricity is generated there, which supplies the national grid, in the El Caño community you can visit the El Caño hot springs, in the municipal mayor's office they can give you more information about these sites.
The agroforestry ecosystem it is represented mainly by coffee and cocoa crops. There are also plantations of bananas, plantains, bananas, citrus, coconut, avocado, African palm and mango, while the agricultural system It is represented by the crops of corn, beans, rice, cassava, quequisque, taro, tomato, pipián, squash, chiltoma, potato, onion and cabbage.
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