Cloud forest located 87 miles (145 km) from Managua, near the city of Matagalpa (in Nahuatl: confusing town), at more than 4, 000 feet (1, 455 mts) above sea level.  Originally a coffee farm called Hammonia by its German settlers, the farm evolved into a protected forest. Many birds live in these woods, including the Quetzal and the more modest Trogons Elegance. A beautiful artificial lagoon gives that special peaceful touch. Trails within the forest allow visitors to observe birds, orchids and other species that live in the forest.

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