points of interest - Reserva Miraflor (Naturschutzgebiet)

Miraflor is a unique natural reserve about 30 kilometers from Estelí. The park measures 254 km² and three different climates can be observed: dry, intermediate, and humid. Miraflor is not a regular natural reserve. The park is inhabited by farmers who grow crops and raise cattle they live off. 

The park houses nine communities, all making a living from agriculture. The UCA foundation (unrelated to Universidad Centro America, also shortened UCA) works on improving ecological farming in the area and has several programs to help the communities produce ecological products, coffee being the most important one. 

They have also set up accommodation at the farms. The housing offered is very simple and back-to-basic (no electricity in your room, no running water, etc.), but provides a great way to see how the farmers in Miraflor live. All the farms are located inside the park, so it also means you will get close to nature. When you slowly wake up as the sun rises and the birds start to sing, you will experience the difference between urban areas and the rustic countryside of Miraflor. The climate is also a bit different in Miraflor. Because of the altitude, it can get kind of chilly at night. The temperature quickly rises during daytime.

(Quelle: vianica)

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Hochland, Cafeanbau
Übernachten in Cabanas, bei Familien
Lagunen, Wasserfälle, Orchideen, Brüllaffen

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