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Las Sabanas

Las Sabanas is a town in Madriz Department district, Nicaragua of about 1,257 people. Within 50 km by road there are 150 places to visit: 102 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 rivers, islands & mangroves and 16 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Reserva Natural Serranías de Tepesomoto y Pataste, Somoto Canyon National Monument and Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción.

13.3430° N, 86.6218° WPop. 1,257

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Within 30 km67 places
Within 50 km150
Must-see6
Notable284
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Las Sabanas

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:41 pm

67 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 Las Sabanas
  2. Cerro Arenalviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Mojón Estrechura de Azandaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Río Tapacalíriver spot · 1 hrs
  5. Somoto Canyon National Monumentmonument · 2 hrs
  6. Cerro Apanteviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Las Sabanas
Today’s loopLas SabanasStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Las Sabanas?

Reserva Natural Serranías de Tepesomoto y Pataste (nature spot, about 4 km), Somoto Canyon National Monument (monument, about 19 km), Cerro Pataste (viewpoint, about 3 km), Fila Santa Isabel (viewpoint, about 3 km), Cerro Arenal (viewpoint, about 8 km), Río Tapacalí (river spot, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Las Sabanas?

150 places on Spotwander: 102 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 rivers, islands & mangroves, 16 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 churches.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Las Sabanas?

Cerro Pataste, about 3 km by road; Fila Santa Isabel (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Las Sabanas?

Río Tapacalí, about 9 km by road; Río Iguazala (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Las Sabanas?

Start in Las Sabanas, visit Cerro Arenal, then Mojón Estrechura de Azanda, then Río Tapacalí, then Somoto Canyon National Monument, then Cerro Apante, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.