| Zapatera | |
| Elevation M: | 629 |
| Elevation Ref: | [1] |
| Location: | Granada Department, Nicaragua |
| Map: | Nicaragua |
| Map Size: | 240 |
| Label Position: | right |
| Coordinates: | 11.73°N -85.82°W |
| Type: | Shield volcano |
| Last Eruption: | Unknown |
Zapatera is a shield volcano located in the southern part of Nicaragua. It forms the island of Isla Zapatera in the Lake Nicaragua. Isla Zapatera constitutes one of 78 protected areas of Nicaragua.
As of 1850, Zapatera was described "uninhabited" by British writer John Baily.[2] The archaeological site of Zapatera is located on the island.