Tiscapa Lagoon Natural Reserve
Tiscapa Lagoon is a lagoon of volcanic origin that formed over 10,000 years ago. It is located in the capital city of Managua in Nicaragua, and covers an area of 0.13 km2.
Places of Interest
Highlights: Estadio Nacional Soberanía and Plaza Inter.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Managua and La Chureca.
La Chureca
Neighborhood
La Chureca was the municipal domestic and industrial waste-disposal site in Managua, Nicaragua. La Chureca is situated 5 km northwest of Tiscapa Lagoon Natural Reserve.
Ciudad Sandino
Town
Photo: Xavicruz, Public domain.Tiscapa Lagoon Natural Reserve
- Type: Crater lake
- Description: lake in Managua, Nicaragua
- Categories: protected area and body of water
- Location: Managua Department, Nicaragua, Central America, North America
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Latitude
12.13943° or 12° 8′ 22″ north
Longitude
-86.27034° or 86° 16′ 13″ west
Elevation
65 metres (213 feet)
Open location code
764M4PQH+QV
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to Swedish—“Tiscapa Lagoon Natural Reserve” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “محمية بحيرة تيسكابا الطبيعية”
- Cebuano: “Laguna de Tiscapa”
- Egyptian Arabic: “بحيره لاجونا د تيسكاپا”
- French: “Lac de Tiscapa”
- German: “Reserva natural Laguna de Tiscapa”
- Spanish: “Laguna de Tiscapa”
- Spanish: “Reserva natural Laguna de Tiscapa”
- Swedish: “Laguna de Tiscapa”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Barrio Largaespada and Barrio Buenos Aires.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Military Hospital and Hotel Crowne Plaza Managua.
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