Zapatera Archaeological Site

#32 among destinations in Nicaragua

Island, Archaeological site

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Zapatera is an archaeological site located on Isla Zapatera, a volcanic island in Lake Nicaragua, Granada Department, Nicaragua. The large quantity of statues, petroglyphs and pottery found at the site, and on other islands in the Zapatera archipelago, suggests the area was an important ceremonial centre of pre-Columbian Chorotega people between 800 and 1350 CE. ()

Local name: Zapatera Area: 20.08 mi²Elevation: 2064 ftCoordinates: 11°43'48"N, 85°49'12"W

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GranadaNicaragua

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Zapatera Archaeological Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zapatera, Zapatera Archipelago.

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Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Zapatera
1 min walk • Zapatera is a shield volcano located in the southern part of Nicaragua. It forms the island of Isla Zapatera in the Lake Nicaragua. Isla Zapatera constitutes one of 78 protected areas of Nicaragua.
2.4 miW
Protected area
Zapatera Archipelago
61 min walk • The Zapatera Archipelago is located in Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua. It consists of the Zapatera Island, Isla el Muerto and several other islets. The Zapatera Archipelago National Park is located there.