Places to visit near

Matiguás

Matiguás is a town in Matagalpa district, Nicaragua of about 10,523 people. Within 50 km by road there are 46 places to visit: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 waterfalls and 4 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Catedral San Juan Bautista, Lago de Apanás and Battle of La Flor.

12.8373° N, 85.4622° WPop. 10,523

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Within 30 km13 places
Within 50 km46
Must-see3
Notable209
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Matiguás

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:03 pm

82 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 Matiguás
  2. Reserva Natural Sierra Quirraguanature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Cordillera Darienseviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Reserva Natural Cerro Pancasánnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Río Grande de Matagalpariver spot · 1 hrs
  6. Rápido El Salto de La Hoyariver spot · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Matiguás
Today’s loopMatiguásStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Matiguás?

Reserva Natural Sierra Quirragua (nature spot, about 11 km), Cordillera Dariense (viewpoint, about 14 km), Cerro Quiragua (viewpoint, about 14 km), Río Grande de Matagalpa (river spot, about 15 km), Rápido El Salto de La Hoya (river spot, about 15 km), Reserva Natural Cerro Pancasán (nature spot, about 20 km).

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

46 places on Spotwander: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 waterfall, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Matiguás?

Cordillera Dariense, about 14 km by road; Cerro Quiragua (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Matiguás?

Salto El Esquirín, about 23 km by road; Salto La Ventana (53 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Matiguás?

Start in Matiguás, visit Reserva Natural Sierra Quirragua, then Cordillera Dariense, then Reserva Natural Cerro Pancasán, then Río Grande de Matagalpa, then Rápido El Salto de La Hoya, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.