Corinto, located in the Chinandega province is really a peninsula and lies on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua. Corinto is almost entirely surrounded by water and connected to the mainland by means of two bridges. The city itself is just 2.5 metres above sea level. Mangrove swamps, which stretch along more than 10 square kilometres of the coastline, are a natural reservation with huge ecological importance. But this fragile ecosystem is under threat from deforestation at the hands of Corinto's population, since more than 90% of the population still depend on the wood for their livelihood. Since 1875, Corinto has been the most important port in Nicaragua. The lighthouse, built in 1876, is one of the city's attractions. The sandy beach is also the perfect place to take a dip.
