Tepesomoto–Pataste Nature Reserve

Tepesomoto–Pataste Nature Reserve (Spanish: Reserva Natural Tepesomoto Pataste) is a nature reserve in Nicaragua. It is one of the 78 reserves that are under official protection in the country.

Tepesomoto–Pataste Nature Reserve
Reserva Natural Tepesomoto Pataste
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)[1]
Tepesomoto Volcano
Tepesomoto volcano, viewed from the south side.
Map showing the location of Tepesomoto–Pataste Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Tepesomoto–Pataste Nature Reserve
Map of Nicaragua
LocationMadriz Department, Nicaragua
Nearest citySomoto
Coordinates13.35°N 86.60°W / 13.35; -86.60
Area100.69 km2 (38.88 sq mi)
DesignationNature reserve
Designated1991
Governing bodyMinistry of the Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA)

The reserve covers the mountain ridge running from Tepesomoto Volcano overlooking Somoto in the north, to the summit of Pataste near Las Sabanas in the south, that forms a natural barrier between the departments of Madriz and Estelí. It reaches heights of around 1700 metres at the two peaks of Tepesomoto and Pataste.

References

  1. UNEP-WCMC (2022). Protected Area Profile for Tepesomoto – Pataste from the World Database of Protected Areas. Accessed 28 March 2022.
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