Zapatera

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.

Zapatera
Zapatera
Location in Nicaragua
Highest point
Elevation629 m (2,064 ft)[1]
Coordinates11°44′N 85°49′W[1]
Geography
LocationGranada Department, Nicaragua
Geology
Mountain typeShield volcano
Last eruptionUnknown

As of 1850, Zapatera was described "uninhabited" by British writer John Baily.[2] The archaeological site of Zapatera is located on the island.

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