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El Castillo is a small village located on the banks of the San Juan River in Nicaragua, near the border with Costa Rica. The village is renowned for its historic fortress built by the Spanish in the 17th century to protect the strategic waterway between the Caribbean Sea and Lake Nicaragua. The population of El Castillo is relatively small, with most residents relying on tourism, agriculture, and fishing for their livelihood.
El Castillo enjoys a tropical climate with a rainy season from May to November and a dry season from December to April. Access to El Castillo can be done via river travel from the city of San Carlos, which serves as the main route for tourists, or by road from Granada or other nearby cities. River travel to El Castillo is an exciting experience where visitors can enjoy the lush natural beauty of Nicaragua.
El Castillo also serves as the gateway to the Indio-Maíz Biological Reserve, a vast tropical rainforest rich in biodiversity. The surrounding area of the village is also famous for its wildlife such as rare birds, monkeys, and reptiles, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and biological researchers.

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