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Things to see in Jinotega (Nicaragua): 26 places and when to go
Jinotega is a town in Nicaragua with around 51,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 26 places in and around it, mainly Nature (24), Mountains (22), Wildlife (5). The best known are Diocese of Jinotega, St. John Cathedral, Jinotega and Volcán Yali Natural Reserve. The best time to come is November to March; also possible: April to May and July to August. In June there are 12 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 14. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Nicaragua · 13.091, -86
- Population
- About 51,000
- Places
- 26 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- November to March.
- Also possible
- April to May and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- MGA Managua, 107 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Cerro Chimborazo, at 1,674 m.
What to see in Jinotega
The places in and around Jinotega, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Diocese of JinotegaDiocese of the Catholic Church in Nicaragua232 m
- St. John Cathedral, JinotegaCathedral in Nicaragua271 m
- Volcán Yali Natural ReserveNature reserve in Nicaragua25 km
- Cerro BonetilloMountain in Nicaragua18 km
- Cerro ChimborazoMountain in Nicaragua3.4 km
- Cerro El ColumpioMountain in Nicaragua25 km
- Cerro El DiabloMountain in Nicaragua, Jinotega Department13 km
- Cerro El DominicoMountain in Nicaragua20 km
- Cerro El MojónMountain in Nicaragua23 km
- Fila Cerro FríoRidge in Nicaragua17 km
- Cerro GrandeMountain in Nicaragua, Departamento de Jinotega, Municipio de Jinotega8.5 km
- Cerro JalacateMountain in Nicaragua15 km
- Cerro La CruzMountain in Nicaragua, Departamento de Jinotega, Municipio de Jinotega1.6 km
- Cerro La GloriaMountain in Nicaragua, Departamento de Jinotega, Municipio de San Sebastián de Yalí26 km
- Cerro La LapaMountain in Nicaragua9.1 km
- Cerro Loma AzulMountain in Nicaragua26 km
- Cerro ZaraguascaMountain in Nicaragua9.6 km
- Cerro TrucasánMountain in Nicaragua11 km
- Cerro GrandeMountain in Nicaragua, Jinotega Department18 km
- Cerro YucapucaMountain in Jinotega municipality, Jinotega Department, Nicaragua10 km
- Lomas de Potrero ZacateMountain in Nicaragua25 km
- Lomas de Potrero GrandeMountain in Nicaragua24 km
- Sierra Los CedrosMountain in Nicaragua26 km
- Cerro CubulcánHill south of Jinotega, in Jinotega municipality and department, Nicaragua1.8 km
And the other 2, by what you come to do:
When to go to Jinotega
The best time to visit Jinotega is November to March; also possible: April to May and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:18
- FebBest time11:35
- MarBest time11:55
- AprPossible12:18
- MayPossible12:36
- JunBetter not12:46
- JulPossible12:42
- AugPossible12:26
- SepBetter not12:04
- OctBetter not11:42
- NovBest time11:23
- DecBest time11:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 14. In January, 26 of the 26 places are at their best.
When to go to Nicaragua in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Jinotega
The nearest main airport is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA, Managua), 107 km as the crow flies. How to get around Nicaragua (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Estelí36 places39 km
- Somoto, Madriz32 places76 km
- Boaco13 places78 km
- Ocotal34 places79 km
- Managua50 places108 km
And all of Nicaragua, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Jinotega?
The best known: Diocese of Jinotega, St. John Cathedral, Jinotega, Volcán Yali Natural Reserve, Cerro Bonetillo, Cerro Chimborazo. In all, 26 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Jinotega?
November to March; also possible: April to May and July to August. In June there are 12 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 14.
How do you get to Jinotega?
The nearest main airport is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), 107 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Jinotega as the destination and these 26 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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