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.
40 km · about 45 min drive
Chinandega Department, Nicaragua · North America
El Viejo sits on the route: 10 minutes from Chinandega, 53km from Cerro Negro.
El Viejo is a town located in Chinandega Department, Nicaragua. With a population of 53,504, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, El Viejo 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 El Viejo to your route.
El Viejo is a city and a municipality in the Chinandega department of Nicaragua.
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El Viejo is located in Chinandega Department, Nicaragua, North America. The coordinates are 12.6635 latitude, -87.1666 longitude.
El Viejo has a population of approximately 53,504 people, making it a town 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.
40 km · about 45 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.
53 km · about 60 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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