natural wonder
Cerro Negro
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.
10 km · about 20 min drive
León Department, Nicaragua · North America
Malpaisillo is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Larreynaga, 10km from Cerro Negro.
Malpaisillo is a town located in León Department, Nicaragua. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Malpaisillo 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 Malpaisillo to your route.
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Malpaisillo is located in León Department, Nicaragua, North America. The coordinates are 12.5937 latitude, -86.6795 longitude.
Malpaisillo has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Nicaragua.
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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.
10 km · about 20 min drive
ancient ruins
The 1524 original León, buried by volcanic ash and abandoned in 1610: the only 16th-century colonial city in the Americas never rebuilt over, so its street plan survives intact beneath Momotombo volcano.
23 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
Central America's largest cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site with whitewashed walls and rooftop views of the city and surrounding volcanoes.
28 km · about 30 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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