Playa MontelimarRefugio de Vida Silvestre Chocoyero - El BrujoLaguna de NejapaEstero-Desembocadura al MarLoma El PortilloLomas de la Gallina
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Masachapa

Masachapa is a town in Managua district, Nicaragua of about 5,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 beaches & coast and 16 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Playa Montelimar, Refugio de Vida Silvestre Chocoyero - El Brujo and Laguna de Nejapa.

11.7869° N, 86.5142° WPop. 5,000

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Within 30 km29 places
Within 50 km63
Must-see26
Notable231
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Playa Montelimar

Beach · 4 km

Refugio de Vida Silvestre Chocoyero - El Brujo, nature spot near Masachapa
Must-see

Refugio de Vida Silvestre Chocoyero - El Brujo

Nature spot · 44 km · Masaya

Laguna de Nejapa, lake near Masachapa
Must-see

Laguna de Nejapa

Lake · 53 km

Places near Masachapa by type

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One day from Masachapa

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:54 pm

46 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 Masachapa
  2. Playa Montelimarbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Loma El Portilloviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Mina K-11heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Lomas de Tejasviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Embalse Loma Alegrelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Masachapa
Today’s loopMasachapaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Masachapa?

Playa Montelimar (beach, about 4 km), Estero-Desembocadura al Mar (waterfall, about 1 km), Estero Masachapa (river spot, about 1 km), Presa Masachapa (lake, about 1 km), Punta Masachapa (beach, about 1 km), Río Montelimar (river spot, about 5 km).

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

63 places on Spotwander: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 beaches & coast, 16 rivers, islands & mangroves, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Masachapa?

Loma El Portillo, about 8 km by road; Lomas de la Gallina (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Masachapa?

Punta Masachapa, about 1 km by road; Playa Montelimar (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Masachapa?

Start in Masachapa, visit Playa Montelimar, then Loma El Portillo, then Mina K-11, then Lomas de Tejas, then Embalse Loma Alegre, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.