Saslaya
National Park
Central America (North Caribbean Autonomous Region)Designated in 1971152 km²
Nicaragua's first national park; the original core of what would later be widened into the Bosawás Biosphere Reserve
Area
152 km²
Protection category
IUCN II
Parque nacional —
Designated in
1971
Declared in 1971, Saslaya was the first national park in Nicaragua and is today the original core of what would later be widened into the vast Bosawás Biosphere Reserve, conserved historically by the indigenous Mayangna people, who have lived in the region since long before the protected area was formally declared.
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Saslaya: 31 documented species
Mammals18Birds8Reptiles3Amphibians
Flora and ecosystems
Ecosystems found in Nicaragua, where Saslaya lies.
Tropical rainforestMarine / coastalWetland
Experiences in this park
Diving and snorkellingBirdwatching
Nearby dive sites
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253 km away
276 km away
294 km away
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