Places to visit near

Bocay

Bocay is a town in Jinotega district, Nicaragua. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit: 50 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 waterfalls and 5 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Parque Nacional Patuca and Reserva Natural Cerro Bana Cruz.

14.2975° N, 85.1516° W

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Within 30 km38 places
Within 50 km68
Must-see2
Notable81
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Bocay

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:02 pm

61 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Bocay
  2. Salto Akatulawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Loma Ukapinaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Salto Akatuluwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Cerro Kiwayangviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Cerro Wayawásviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Bocay
Today’s loopBocayStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bocay?

Salto Akatulu (waterfall, about 10 km), Salto Akatula (waterfall, about 10 km), Cerro Wayawás (viewpoint, about 11 km), Cerro Kiwayang (viewpoint, about 12 km), Río Piú (river spot, about 12 km), Salto Piú (waterfall, about 12 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bocay?

68 places on Spotwander: 50 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 waterfalls, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bocay?

Cerro Libuso, about 9 km by road; Loma Suniwa (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Bocay?

Salto Akatulu, about 10 km by road; Salto Akatula (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bocay?

Start in Bocay, visit Salto Akatula, then Loma Ukapina, then Salto Akatulu, then Cerro Kiwayang, then Cerro Wayawás, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.