Mombacho

Mombacho is a volcano in Nicaragua, near the city of Granada. It is 1345 metres high.

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Location: 11.83? North. 85.98? West.

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Home to one of the most beautiful remaining areas of tropical rainforest in Nicaragua, it contains some flora and fauna that are unique to this area. It has been declared a Natural Reserve. Ten minutes away from Granada city (Nicaragua). The volcano has fantastic view of lake Cocibolca and it's islands, and two crater rim with a cool temperature.

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Mombacho is an active volcano but it has been sleeping since 1570, when the last eruption occurred. There is no historical knowledge of earlier eruptions.

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There are more than 700 different plants registered around Mombacho. Included are many species of orchids.

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Nicaragua: Nicaragua is a republic in Central America. It is the largest Central American nation but the least densely populated. It is bordered on the north by Honduras and on south by Costa Rica. Its western coastline is on the Pacific Ocean, while the east side of the country is on the Caribbean Sea. The...

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