Managua district, Nicaragua

Places to visit near Mateare

Mateare is a town in Managua district, Nicaragua. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit — 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 rivers, islands & mangroves, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 15 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Reserva Natural Península de Chiltepe (12 km), Lake Managua (17 km) and Laguna de Asososca (20 km).

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Mateare at a glance

Location
Managua district, Nicaragua
Coordinates
12.2351° N, 86.4281° W
Places within 50 km
102 (16 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Mateare

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mateare: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mateare

85 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mateare. The closest is Volcán Apoyeque (13 km); the best-known is Loma de Tiscapa (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Mateare

39 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Mateare. The closest is Isla Momotombito (17 km). Best time: september to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mateare

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mateare. The closest is Laguna de Apoyeque (12 km); the best-known is Lake Managua (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Mateare

30 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mateare. The closest is Punta Mateare (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mateare

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mateare. The closest is Reserva Natural Península de Chiltepe (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Mateare

15 churches within 100 km of Mateare. The closest is Catedral de Managua (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mateare

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mateare
  2. 22 km Laguna de Nejapa · lake, Managua
  3. 3 km Laguna de Asososca · lake, Managua
  4. 4 km Ancient Footprints of Acahualinca · museum, Managua
  5. 13 km Reserva Natural Península de Chiltepe · nature spot, Managua
  6. 13 km Lake Managua · lake, Managua
  7. 17 km Back to Mateare

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mateare by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2085Volcán Apoyeque (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1039Isla Momotombito (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1130Laguna de Apoyeque (12 km)
    Beaches & coast1530Punta Mateare (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1223Reserva Natural Península de Chiltepe (12 km)
    Churches615Catedral de Managua (24 km)
    Forts & heritage815Volcán Momotombito (17 km)
    Other attractions912Isla del Amor (17 km)
    Museums49Ancient Footprints of Acahualinca (21 km)
    Waterfalls27Jinotega Cascada La Bujona (28 km)
    Parks46Parque El Carmen (23 km)
    Temples11Paseo Xolotlán (24 km)
    Caves01Bat Cave (77 km)

    Mateare: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mateare?

    Reserva Natural Península de Chiltepe (nature spot, about 12 km), Lake Managua (lake, about 17 km), Laguna de Asososca (lake, about 20 km), Ancient Footprints of Acahualinca (museum, about 21 km), Laguna de Nejapa (lake, about 22 km), Malecón (attraction, about 22 km).

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

    102 places on Spotwander: 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 rivers, islands & mangroves, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 beaches & coast, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mateare?

    Volcán Apoyeque, about 13 km by road; Loma Tragaleguas (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Mateare?

    Isla Momotombito, about 17 km by road; Isla Rosa (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Mateare?

    Laguna de Apoyeque, about 12 km by road; Laguna de Xiloá (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mateare?

    Start in Mateare, visit Laguna de Nejapa, then Laguna de Asososca, then Ancient Footprints of Acahualinca, then Reserva Natural Península de Chiltepe, then Lake Managua, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mateare?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Towns near Mateare

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mateare’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Mateare on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.