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Río Celeste
A river turned an otherworldly sky-blue color by volcanic minerals, flowing through Tenorio Volcano National Park to a striking waterfall.
54 km · about 60 min drive
Río San Juan Department, Nicaragua · North America
San Carlos sits on the route: 25 minutes from Los Chiles, 54km from Río Celeste.
San Carlos is a town located in Río San Juan Department, Nicaragua. With a population of 13,451, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, San Carlos sits in Nicaragua. It's in the America/Managua time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add San Carlos to your route.
San Carlos (Spanish pronunciation: [saŋ ˈkaɾlos]) is a city in southeastern Nicaragua and the capital of Río San Juan Department. It is situated on the southern shore of Lake Nicaragua, at the confluence of the San Juan River. The municipality covers an area of 1,445 km2 (558 sq mi) and had an estimated population ofRead more
52,191 inhabitants in 2023. It serves as the administrative and commercial centre of the department.
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San Carlos is located in Río San Juan Department, Nicaragua, North America. The coordinates are 11.1271 latitude, -84.7779 longitude.
San Carlos has a population of approximately 13,451 people, making it a town in Nicaragua.
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A river turned an otherworldly sky-blue color by volcanic minerals, flowing through Tenorio Volcano National Park to a striking waterfall.
54 km · about 60 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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