Estero Real Natural Reserve

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Official nameDeltas del Estero Real y Llanos de Apacunca
Designated8 November 2001
Reference no.1136 [1]

Estero Real Natural Reserve is a nature reserve in Nicaragua. It is one of the 78 reserves that are under official protection in the country. It is in the Northwest corner of Nicaragua in Chinandega Department and borders the country of Honduras. [2]

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References

  1. "Deltas del Estero Real y Llanos de Apacunca". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  2. "Virtual Nicaragua - Explore, Experience, Enjoy: Nicaragua". March 13, 2024.