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Miraflor Nature Reserve

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Miraflor Cloudforest reserve [1] is a community of organic farms located at about 30 km North-East of Estelí in the Northern Highlands of Nicaragua.

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To get to Miraflor, you may take the bus from Esteli to Yali at the Cotran Norte Bus Terminal. Buses leave at 6.00am, 12 noon and 15.40.

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Entry is Free.

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Buses between Yali and Esteli pass through the park, ask locals for time. Hitchhiking and horseback riding are also options.

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  • Posada La Soñada, (Bus from Estelí to Yalí at terminal Cotran Norte (6AM, noon, 4PM; 1 h 45; C$20). Stop at “La Rampla”. Walk 1.5 km toward the community “El Cebollal” following signs ”Posada La Soñada”). Doña Corina's place is a haven of quietness. The home-made food is simply a delight. You can walk on a self-guided trail around the farm and watch colibris. There is even a new tree-house to sleep with the birds at about 8 m high. US$17-20 (bunks / cabins) including 3 meals and drinks.  edit
  • Finca Neblina Del Bosque [2] Located in the brilliant cloudforest of Esteli is environmentally friendly and fully sustainable. The farm is 100% solar energy and a wood burning and BioGas kitchen. They harvest their own organic food and have crystal clear water pulled from a bicycle driven well. In addition there are private cabins, a large bed and a warm down comforter is hot showers ! Also included in a day is three delicious vegetarian meals with organic refreshments and homegrown coffee.

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