Laguna Miraflor


The lovely lake that gives its name to the entire area has an attractive position surrounded by farmland. Sadly, however, the use of chemicals by some farmers has created unusual algae growths that cover much of the lake and it's now not possible to swim here.


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1. Cebollal

0.93 MILES

The first settlement to cater to tourists, Cebollal remains the most popular. You can stay with one of many families or in more comfortable cabañas and…

2. Pozo La Pila

1.73 MILES

A small layered waterfall feeds this lovely, round swimming hole enclosed by rock walls. The water flows from a local spring, so it's clean, and unlike…

3. La Pita

2.61 MILES

There are not many activities for visitors in this village, but it has some fine homestay options and it's only a 30-minute walk from Cebollal. It's also…

4. Los Volcancitos

3.44 MILES

This destination for wildlife lovers is where you’ll find the best remaining patch of virgin cloud forest (although deforestation is a serious issue),…

5. La Perla

3.8 MILES

A fine place to immerse yourself in the collective-farming world of Miraflor, this small village is in the high zone, which means there are hundreds of…

6. Sontule

4 MILES

This friendly community is surrounded by coffee farms managed by three working cooperatives. Sontule families once worked for just four prominent…

7. La Labranza

5.01 MILES

Best known locally as the birthplace of poet and revolutionary hero Leonel Rugama (to whom there is a small monument here), this small village has some…

8. Mirador La Meseta

5.65 MILES

This lookout point near Coyolito is perched at 1100m in the dry zone and offers fine views down the valley.