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Things to see in Jinotepe, Carazo (Nicaragua): 27 places and when to go
Jinotepe, Carazo is a town in Nicaragua, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly Nature (26), Mountains (22), Temples (1). The best known are Basílica menor de San Sebastián, Bocana Grande de Casares and Bocana Tecomapa. The best time to come is November to March; also possible: April to May and July to August. In June there are 12 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 18. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Nicaragua · 11.846, -86.195
- Places
- 27 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, 33 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Cerro Abejonal, at 586 m.
What to see in Jinotepe, Carazo
The places in and around Jinotepe, Carazo, 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.
- Basílica menor de San SebastiánTemples5.1 km
- Bocana Grande de CasaresWatercourse in Nicaragua29 km
- Bocana TecomapaStream mouth in Nicaragua29 km
- Bocana TupilapaBay in Nicaragua30 km
- Cerro AbejonalMountain in Nicaragua22 km
- El CerroMountain in Nicaragua20 km
- Cerro El JarroMountain in Nicaragua, Carazo Department27 km
- Cerro El JícaroMountain in Nicaragua, Carazo Department24 km
- Cerro El PedernalMountain in Nicaragua, Carazo Department15 km
- Cerro La PalmeritaMountain in Nicaragua13 km
- Cerro Los MalejonesMountain in Nicaragua, Carazo Department15 km
- Cerro San AntonioMountain in Nicaragua, Carazo Department23 km
- Loma El CerroMountain in Nicaragua19 km
- Loma La VigiaMountain in Nicaragua27 km
- Loma Los RobalosMountain in Nicaragua, Carazo Department27 km
- Lomas de TejasMountain in Nicaragua, Carazo Department26 km
- Lomas del Ave MaríaMountain in Nicaragua25 km
- Lomas El HorizonteMountain in Nicaragua, Carazo Department17 km
- Lomas El NaranjoMountain in Nicaragua17 km
- Lomas El OjocheMountain in Nicaragua, Carazo21 km
- Lomas Filos de Buena VistaMountain in Nicaragua20 km
- Lomas La CamaroncitaMountain in Nicaragua, Municipio de Nandaime22 km
- Montañas MatapalosMountain in Nicaragua29 km
- Monte CarmeloMountain in Nicaragua, Carazo Department21 km
And the other 3, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Cerro El Tendedero, Loma Alta, Reserva la Makina
When to go to Jinotepe, Carazo
The best time to visit Jinotepe, Carazo 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 time11:23
- FebBest time11:37
- MarBest time11:55
- AprPossible12:16
- MayPossible12:33
- JunBetter not12:41
- JulPossible12:38
- AugPossible12:24
- SepBetter not12:04
- OctBetter not11:44
- NovBest time11:27
- DecBest time11:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 18. In January, 27 of the 27 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 Jinotepe, Carazo
The nearest main airport is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA, Managua), 33 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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- Granada, Nicaragua32 places28 km
- Managua50 places35 km
- Tola11 places46 km
- Rivas, Nicaragua15 places61 km
- San Juan del Sur21 places76 km
And all of Nicaragua, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Jinotepe, Carazo?
The best known: Basílica menor de San Sebastián, Bocana Grande de Casares, Bocana Tecomapa, Bocana Tupilapa, Cerro Abejonal. In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Jinotepe, Carazo?
November to March; also possible: April to May and July to August. In June there are 12 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 18.
How do you get to Jinotepe, Carazo?
The nearest main airport is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), 33 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Jinotepe, Carazo as the destination and these 27 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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