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Moyogalpa

Rivas Department, Nicaragua · North America

About Moyogalpa

Moyogalpa is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Altagracia, 16km from Ometepe Island.

Moyogalpa is a town located in Rivas Department, Nicaragua. With a population of 3,940, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Moyogalpa 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 Moyogalpa to your route.

About Moyogalpa

Moyogalpa (Spanish pronunciation: [moʝoˈɣalpa]) is a municipality in the Rivas department of Nicaragua. Moyogalpa is the largest village and the home of the largest of the three ferry ports on Ometepe Island. There are multiple hotels, hostels, and restaurants on the island, along with small shops called "Pulperias"

Read more selling a variety of items from snacks to basic clothing.

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Where is Moyogalpa located?

Moyogalpa is located in Rivas Department, Nicaragua, North America. The coordinates are 11.5401 latitude, -85.6980 longitude.

What is the population of Moyogalpa?

Moyogalpa has a population of approximately 3,940 people, making it a town in Nicaragua.

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Quick Information

Population
3,940
Continent
North America
Country
Nicaragua
Region
Rivas Department
Timezone
America/Managua
Coordinates
11.5401, -85.6980

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Worth the detour from Moyogalpa

4 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.

16 km · about 30 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.

37 km · about 40 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.

52 km · about 60 min drive

natural wonder

Apoyo Lagoon

A 23,000-year-old caldera lake between Granada and Masaya, 175 m deep and ringed by forest, with six cichlid species found nowhere else. The crater-rim road offers the classic overlook before the descent to the shore.

56 km · about 65 min drive

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  • 37 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.

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Moyogalpa.

Altagracia

🇳🇮 Nicaragua

13 km awayPop. 2,771

San Jorge

🇳🇮 Nicaragua

15 km awayPop. 7,158

Buenos Aires

🇳🇮 Nicaragua

15 km awayPop. 1,692

Rivas

🇳🇮 Nicaragua

18 km awayPop. 30,000

Potosí

🇳🇮 Nicaragua

18 km awayPop. 5,222

Belén

🇳🇮 Nicaragua

21 km awayPop. 5,415

Tola

🇳🇮 Nicaragua

29 km awayPop. 2,638

San Juan del Sur

🇳🇮 Nicaragua

37 km awayPop. 7,790

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