Rio San Juan, with a population of 95,500 was formed in 1957 from parts of Chontales and Zelaya which covers an area of 7,473 square kilometers and consists of 6 municipalities, El Almendro, El Castillo, Morrito, San Carlos, San Juan del Norte, San Miguelito. The capital is San Carlos. There is a multitude of beautiful wildlife and tropical flora.
