Lake Nicaragua - Wikipedia
Lake Nicaragua or Cocibolca or Granada (Spanish: Lago de Nicaragua, Lago Cocibolca, Mar Dulce, Gran Lago, Gran Lago Dulce, or Lago de Granada) is a freshwater lake in Nicaragua.
10 Things to Know Before Visiting Lake Nicaragua - Culture Trip
2018年5月4日 · Lake Nicaragua is a huge expanse of water; in fact, the Spanish conquistadors thought it a sea when they first saw it. Here are ten things you should know before you visit the lake.
Lake Nicaragua | Largest Central American Lake, Volcanic Islands ...
Lake Nicaragua, the largest of several freshwater lakes in southwestern Nicaragua and the dominant physical feature of the country. It is also the largest lake in Central America. Its indigenous name is Cocibolca, and the Spanish called it …
Lake Nicaragua - WorldAtlas
2021年3月4日 · Covering an area of 8,157 km 2, Lake Nicaragua is Central America’s largest freshwater lake, located in the southwestern part of Nicaragua. By area, it is also the world’s 20th largest lake and the tenth-largest lake in the Americas.
13 Inspiring Facts About Lake Nicaragua and the Largest Volcanic Lake ...
2021年10月8日 · Located in northeastern Nicaragua, Lake Nicaragua is the largest body of freshwater in Central America. Lake Nicaragua is 3.5 hours from Managua. It’s accessible by bus, a combination of bus and ferry, or by car. But before you get there, here are 13 interesting facts about this wonderful place! 1. It Has Lots of Names.
8,264 km2 - Nicaragua Lake Map, Sharks, Fishing - Lakepedia
With a surface area of 8,264 km2, Lake Nicaragua is the largest lake in Central America. Find out all the facts about Nicaragua Lake, including things to do, ecological threats, and more.
Lake Nicaragua: The Sweet Sea of Central America - LAC Geo
2024年9月5日 · Lake Nicaragua is the largest freshwater lake in Nicaragua and Central America. Known to the indigenous people as Cocibolca and referred to by the Spanish as Mar Dulce, this expansive lake is a dominant physical feature of Nicaragua, influencing the country's geography, ecology, and culture.
Lake Nicaragua: Central America’s largest freshwater lake
2024年11月28日 · Lake Nicaragua, locally referred to as Lago Cocibolca, stands out as the largest freshwater lake in Central America and is a landmark of significant natural importance in Nicaragua. It spans an impressive area of approximately 8,264 square kilometers, making it the 19th largest lake globally by area.
Lake Nicaragua summary | Britannica
The largest freshwater lake between the U.S. and Peru, it is connected to Lake Managua by the Tipitapa River and is drained by the San Juan River. It is the only freshwater lake in the world containing marine animal life, including sharks, swordfish, and tarpon.
Lake Nicaragua and its surroundings
L ake Nicaragua is the largest freshwater lake in Central America. Also locally called “fresh sea”, lago Cocibolca, it shelters a multitude of islands and islets. It covers an area of nearly 8,300 km2, which puts it in third place on the podium of the largest freshwater lakes in the world!