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Carazo Department

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Carazo is a department in Nicaragua. It covers an area of 1,081.40 km² and has a population of 190,769 (2015 estimate). The capital is Jinotepe.GeographyMuch of the department consists of a large plain sloping gently down towards the Pacific Ocean. The main urban centres are Diriamba and Jinotepe in the interior. The adjoining departments are Managua, Masaya, Granada and Rivas.The climate is tropical with the temperature varying between 28 and 32 °C (82 and 90 °F). The hottest months are April and May. The rain falls mainly between May and October and the rest of the year is dry.Economy and tourismThe inland part of the department produces a variety of agricultural crops including high quality coffee and near the ocean the subtropical climate suits citrus trees and sugar cane. Livestock and cereal crops are also produced there and stone of volcanic origin is quarried.The Pacific coast offers beaches with tourist facilities. Other tourist destinations include the Salto de la Culebra Waterfall, and the Centro Ecoturístico La Máquina, a private nature reserve, both near Diriamba. The Museo Ecológico de Trópico Seco is a museum in Diriamba which has displays on the flora and fauna of the department.
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Top Carazo Department tours

San Jacinto Hot Springs and Juan Venado Wildlife Reserve Boat Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $184
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Places to visit in Carazo Department

Diriamba BEST FOR: Beach, Hot Spring, Nature / Park
Jinotepe BEST FOR: Church
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Playa La Boquita
Diriamba
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Duration: 2h 30 min
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Hervideros de San Jacinto
Diriamba
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Iglesia Parroquial de Santiago
Jinotepe
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Gaia Estate
Diriamba
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