Places to visit near

Los Chiles

Los Chiles is a town in Río San Juan district, Nicaragua of about 3,342 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 rivers, islands & mangroves and 0 waterfalls. The must-see places are Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, Reserva Silvestre Privada Montecristo and Islas Solentiname.

11.0333° N, 84.7167° WPop. 3,342

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Within 30 km26 places
Within 50 km63
Must-see16
Notable192
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Los Chiles

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:30 pm

80 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 Los Chiles
  2. Río Medio Quesoriver spot · 1 hrs
  3. Isla El Cañonature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Río Fríoriver spot · 1 hrs
  5. Bocana Boca Anchabeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Caño Negro Wildlife Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Los Chiles
Today’s loopLos ChilesStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Los Chiles?

Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 23 km), Río Medio Queso (river spot, about 8 km), Río Frío (river spot, about 9 km), Bocana Boca Ancha (beach, about 12 km), Isla El Caño (nature spot, about 12 km), Refugio de Vida Silvestre Corredor Fronterizo (nature spot, about 12 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Los Chiles?

63 places on Spotwander: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 rivers, islands & mangroves, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 forts & heritage, 5 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Los Chiles?

Lomas Laurel Galán, about 21 km by road; Cerro Palo de Arquito (22 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Los Chiles?

Río Medio Queso, about 8 km by road; Río Frío (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Los Chiles?

Start in Los Chiles, visit Río Medio Queso, then Isla El Caño, then Río Frío, then Bocana Boca Ancha, then Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.