cathedral
León Cathedral, Nicaragua
Central America's largest cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site with whitewashed walls and rooftop views of the city and surrounding volcanoes.
35 km · about 40 min drive
Chinandega Department, Nicaragua · North America
Chinandega sits on the route: 10 minutes from El Viejo, 49km from Cerro Negro.
Chinandega is a city located in Chinandega Department, Nicaragua. With a population of 126,387, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Chinandega 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 Chinandega to your route.
Chinandega (Spanish pronunciation: [tʃinanˈdeɣa]) is a city and the departmental seat of Chinandega department in Nicaragua. It is also the administrative centre of the surrounding municipality of the same name. It is Nicaragua's 2nd most important city (economy) and 6th largest city, with a population of 115,067Read more
(2022 estimate), and a total of 137,539 in the municipality. It is located about 134 kilometres (83 mi) northwest of Managua and about 72 kilometres (45 mi) southwest of El Guasaule, on the border with Honduras. Chinandega is situated about 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Pacific Ocean.
The city is served by Chinandega Airport.
The region around Chinandega produces agricultural products, particularly oil, flour, peanuts, shrimp, and sugarcane, and distilled liquors.
The city's weather is warm and humid due to its location at a low altitude in the tropics.
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Chinandega is located in Chinandega Department, Nicaragua, North America. The coordinates are 12.6295 latitude, -87.1313 longitude.
Chinandega has a population of approximately 126,387 people, making it a city in Nicaragua.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Central America's largest cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site with whitewashed walls and rooftop views of the city and surrounding volcanoes.
35 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
Central America's youngest volcano, a stark black cinder cone near León reached by a rough scenic drive: climbers hike the crater rim and famously board down its ash slopes.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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