Sitio Arqueologico La Laguna

Caribbean Coast


Around 10km from Boaco, this archaeological site is only just beginning to be investigated and features a number of petroglyphs in stones scattered around local farms. The site is off the Boaco–Camoapa road, near the settlement of Boaco Viejo. Contact Gerardo Polanco (8924-7392) in Boaco to arrange a visit, or ask Intur to organize a guide.


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