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Nandasmo

Nandasmo is a town in Masaya district, Nicaragua of about 6,934 people. Within 50 km by road there are 195 places to visit: 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 rivers, islands & mangroves and 26 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Fortaleza El Coyotepe, Cráter Santiago and Reserva Natural Laguna de Apoyo.

11.9241° N, 86.1207° WPop. 6,934

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Within 30 km57 places
Within 50 km195
Must-see28
Notable228
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Nandasmo

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:14 pm

89 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 Nandasmo
  2. Refugio de Vida Silvestre Chocoyero - El Brujonature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Cráter Santiagoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Fortaleza El Coyotepeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunciónchurch · 30 min
  6. Reserva Natural Laguna de Apoyonature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Nandasmo
Today’s loopNandasmoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Nandasmo?

Fortaleza El Coyotepe (heritage site, about 10 km), Cráter Santiago (viewpoint, about 11 km), Reserva Natural Laguna de Apoyo (nature spot, about 11 km), Refugio de Vida Silvestre Chocoyero - El Brujo (nature spot, about 21 km), Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (church, about 23 km), Iglesia de Santa Ana (church, about 5 km).

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

195 places on Spotwander: 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 rivers, islands & mangroves, 26 beaches & coast, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Nandasmo?

Laguna de Apoyo, about 9 km by road; Volcán Masaya (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Nandasmo?

Isla Peor Es Nada, about 27 km by road; Las Piedras Cagadas (28 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Nandasmo?

Start in Nandasmo, visit Refugio de Vida Silvestre Chocoyero - El Brujo, then Cráter Santiago, then Fortaleza El Coyotepe, then Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, then Reserva Natural Laguna de Apoyo, and drive back — about 89 km by road in all.