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Altagracia

Rivas Department, Nicaragua · North America

About Altagracia

Altagracia is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Moyogalpa, 9km from Ometepe Island.

Altagracia is a town located in Rivas Department, Nicaragua. With a population of 2,771, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Altagracia sits in Nicaragua. It's in the America/Managua time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Altagracia to your route.

About Altagracia

Altagracia (Spanish pronunciation: [altaˈɣɾasja]) is a municipality in the Rivas Department of Nicaragua. It is the largest town on the island of Ometepe, above the town of Moyogalpa. Its original name was Astagalpa, meaning ‘house of the herons’ in Nahuatl. This city also has a ferry port, Puerto de Gracia, that

Read more services Granada and San Carlos near the Rio San Juan. However, due to seasonal water level fluctuations, this port and the nightly ferry crossings are often seasonally cancelled.

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Where is Altagracia located?

Altagracia is located in Rivas Department, Nicaragua, North America. The coordinates are 11.5662 latitude, -85.5784 longitude.

What is the population of Altagracia?

Altagracia has a population of approximately 2,771 people, making it a town in Nicaragua.

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Quick Information

Population
2,771
Continent
North America
Country
Nicaragua
Region
Rivas Department
Timezone
America/Managua
Coordinates
11.5662, -85.5784

Tags

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Worth the detour from Altagracia

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Ometepe Island

A figure-eight island formed by two volcanoes rising from Lake Nicaragua, with petroglyphs, wildlife, and a lost-world atmosphere.

9 km · about 15 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cristo de la Misericordia, San Juan del Sur

One of the tallest Christ statues in the world, on the headland above San Juan del Sur bay. A rough access road and short climb lead to a viewpoint over the whole Pacific crescent: best at sunset.

47 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Granada, Nicaragua

One of the oldest colonial cities in the Americas with colorful Spanish architecture, a lakefront, and views of Mombacho Volcano.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Altagracia

  • 47 kmCristo de la Misericordia, San Juan del SurOne of the tallest Christ statues in the world, on the headland above San Juan del Sur bay. A rough access road and short climb lead to a viewpoint over the whole Pacific crescent: best at sunset.

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Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Altagracia.

Moyogalpa

🇳🇮 Nicaragua

13 km awayPop. 3,940

San Jorge

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27 km awayPop. 7,158

Buenos Aires

🇳🇮 Nicaragua

28 km awayPop. 1,692

Rivas

🇳🇮 Nicaragua

31 km awayPop. 30,000

Potosí

🇳🇮 Nicaragua

31 km awayPop. 5,222

Belén

🇳🇮 Nicaragua

35 km awayPop. 5,415

Tola

🇳🇮 Nicaragua

42 km awayPop. 2,638

Cárdenas

🇳🇮 Nicaragua

42 km awayPop. 1,204

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