This is the most populous area of Nicaragua. It is home to
beautiful lakes and some of the world's only freshwater sharks.
With sandy beaches fronted by a long row of young cone-shaped
volcanoes (some of which are active), Nicaragua features beach
and resort communities. This area also features an array of
colonial architecture and artifacts. The temperatures in the
region remain fairly constant throughout the year with November
to April being the dry season and May to October representing
the rainy season. The North-Central Highlands, or Amerrique
Mountains, is less populated than the Pacific Lowlands and
features a rugged terrain of forested mountains with deep
valleys. This region gradually slopes to the Caribbean Lowlands.
The North-Central Highlands boasts an abundance of wildlife as
well as mild temperatures that are cooler than the Pacific
Lowlands. This area experiences a longer and wetter rainy
season. The Caribbean Lowlands are a large rainforest region
with several large rivers. It is an area that