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Rivas Department
Rivas is a department of the Republic of Nicaragua. It covers an area of 2,155 km² and has a population of 166,900 (2005 census). The department's capital is the city of Rivas.OverviewRivas is known for its fertile soil and beautiful beaches. Throughout the department, there are many sugar cane, plantain, tobacco, and other crop plantations. The department borders Lake Nicaragua to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The southern part of the department borders with Costa Rica. A small fishermen village, called San Juan del Sur, has turned into a popular tourist attraction because of the great beaches in the area. Another major tourist attraction is Ometepe, a large volcanic island inhabited by about 32,000 people (2005 census).Municipalities Altagracia Belén Buenos Aires Cárdenas Moyogalpa Potosí Rivas San Jorge San Juan del Sur TolaMake the most of your holiday in Rivas Department by finding out about its attractions and choosing what to see using our Nicaragua online vacation planner.
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Isla de Ometepe
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BEST FOR: Fountain, Island, Volcano
San Juan del Sur
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BEST FOR: Surfing / Windsurfing / Kitesurfing, Beach, Landmark
Tola
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BEST FOR: Beach, Surfing / Windsurfing / Kitesurfing, Golf Course
Rivas
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BEST FOR: Church, History Museum, Water Body
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