Waterfalls in Nicaragua map & data
There are 101 waterfalls mapped in Nicaragua, spread over 14 regions. The most are in South Atlantic Autonomous Region (22), North Carribean Coast Autonomous Region (21) and Managua (11). 79% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Cascada San Ramón, Cascada Sábalos and Salto El Humo.
Waterfalls by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Atlantic Autonomous Region | 22 | 22% |
| North Carribean Coast Autonomous Region | 21 | 21% |
| Managua | 11 | 11% |
| Jinotega (Departamento) | 10 | 9.9% |
| Matagalpa (Departemento) | 9 | 8.9% |
| Chontales | 6 | 5.9% |
| Boaco | 4 | 4.0% |
| Estelí | 4 | 4.0% |
| Rio San Juan | 3 | 3.0% |
| Leon | 3 | 3.0% |
| Carazo | 3 | 3.0% |
| Nueva Segovia | 2 | 2.0% |
| Rivas | 2 | 2.0% |
| Chinandega | 1 | 1.0% |
Notable waterfalls in Nicaragua
- Cascada San RamónRivas
- Cascada SábalosRio San Juan
- Salto El HumoBoaco
- Cascada BlancaMatagalpa (Departemento)
- Salto KiurasNorth Carribean Coast Autonomous Region
- Cascada El PortilloSouth Atlantic Autonomous Region
- Salto AkatulaJinotega (Departamento)
- El Salto balnearioManagua
- Salto CervantesChontales
- Salto El CajónChinandega
- Poza La PilaEstelí
- El Salto del ToroNueva Segovia
- Salto Caño NegroRio San Juan
- Rápido El Salto de La HoyaBoaco
- Salto El EsquirínMatagalpa (Departemento)
- Salto WaldaukitanNorth Carribean Coast Autonomous Region
- Salto GrandeSouth Atlantic Autonomous Region
- Salto Kunbas KarmaJinotega (Departamento)
- El SaltoManagua
- Salto El DiabloChontales
- Salto EstanzuelaEstelí
- Las PilitasNueva Segovia
- Salto La VentanaBoaco
- CascadaMatagalpa (Departemento)
- Salto YahúNorth Carribean Coast Autonomous Region
- Salto MatakaSouth Atlantic Autonomous Region
- Estero-Desembocadura al marManagua
- Salto El GuapinolChontales
- Salto Los Jarquines o AcicayaBoaco
- Cascada "La Bujona"Matagalpa (Departemento)
- Salto de PiraNorth Carribean Coast Autonomous Region
- Salto TaricaSouth Atlantic Autonomous Region
- Salto KuhmaChontales
- Cascada La BujonaMatagalpa (Departemento)
- Cascada Tungky DitchNorth Carribean Coast Autonomous Region
- Salto La LapaChontales
- Cascada la LunaMatagalpa (Departemento)
- LagunaNorth Carribean Coast Autonomous Region
- Salto NegroChontales
- Salto DeyanomNorth Carribean Coast Autonomous Region
What's in this layer
Every waterfall in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Waterfalls and cascades.
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Frequently asked questions
How many waterfalls are there in Nicaragua?
This layer holds 101 waterfalls in Nicaragua, the most of them in South Atlantic Autonomous Region. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each waterfall?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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