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Things to see in Juigalpa, Chontales (Nicaragua): 19 places and when to go
Juigalpa, Chontales is a town in Nicaragua with around 55,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly Nature (18), Mountains (14), Temples (1). The best known are Amerrisque Mountains, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Cuapa and Bocana de Polanco. The best time to come is November to March; also possible: April to May and July to August. In June there are 12 h 42 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 · 12.11, -85.38
- Population
- About 55,000
- Places
- 19 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, 86 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Cerros El Cafetal, at 951 m.
What to see in Juigalpa, Chontales
The places in and around Juigalpa, Chontales, 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.
- Amerrisque MountainsPart of the Central American Range extending through central Nicaragua13 km
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of CuapaChurch in San Francisco de Cuapa, Nicaragua16 km
- Bocana de PolancoWatercourse in Nicaragua30 km
- Bocana de SinecapaWatercourse in Nicaragua25 km
- Cerro CacaguacaMountain in Nicaragua19 km
- Cerro El BramaderoMountain in Nicaragua, Chontales Department18 km
- Cerro La CalaveraMountain in Nicaragua, Municipio de Acoyapa30 km
- Cerro La PiedraMountain in Nicaragua16 km
- Cerro Las CalabazasMountain in Nicaragua22 km
- Cerro OlumaMountain in Nicaragua21 km
- Cerro San CristóbalMountain in Nicaragua28 km
- Cerro TumbeMountain in Nicaragua, Chontales Department15 km
- Cerros El CafetalMountain in Nicaragua, Chontales, Municipio de Cuapa18 km
- Cerros Las Mesas de Hato GrandeMountain in Nicaragua11 km
- La Piedra de CuapaMountain or Rock in Nicaragua, Chontales Department14 km
- Picos El BálsamoMountain in Nicaragua13 km
- Serranías AmerriqueMountain in Nicaragua12 km
- Ensenada Las BritasCove in Nicaragua26 km
- Vuelta de Los SaucesCove in Nicaragua27 km
When to go to Juigalpa, Chontales
The best time to visit Juigalpa, Chontales 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 time11:22
- FebBest time11:37
- MarBest time11:55
- AprPossible12:16
- MayPossible12:33
- JunBetter not12:42
- JulPossible12:39
- AugPossible12:24
- SepBetter not12:04
- OctBetter not11:43
- NovBest time11:26
- DecBest time11:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 18. In January, 19 of the 19 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 Juigalpa, Chontales
The nearest main airport is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA, Managua), 86 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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And all of Nicaragua, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Juigalpa, Chontales?
The best known: Amerrisque Mountains, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Cuapa, Bocana de Polanco, Bocana de Sinecapa, Cerro Cacaguaca. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Juigalpa, Chontales?
November to March; also possible: April to May and July to August. In June there are 12 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 18.
How do you get to Juigalpa, Chontales?
The nearest main airport is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), 86 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Juigalpa, Chontales as the destination and these 19 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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