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Things to see in Somoto, Madriz (Nicaragua): 32 places and when to go
Somoto, Madriz is a town in Nicaragua, and this site lists 32 places in and around it, mainly Nature (32), Mountains (30), Wildlife (2). The best known are Somoto Canyon National Monument, Cerro Arenal and Cerro Cueva de Los Cabros. The best time to come is November to March; also possible: April to May and July to August. In June there are 12 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 13. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Nicaragua · 13.476, -86.583
- Places
- 32 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, 155 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Cerro Pataste, at 1,730 m.
What to see in Somoto, Madriz
The places in and around Somoto, Madriz, 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.
- Somoto Canyon National MonumentProtected canyon and national monument in Nicaragua13 km
- Cerro ArenalMountain in Nicaragua, on border between Esteli and Madriz22 km
- Cerro Cueva de Los CabrosMountain in Nicaragua10.0 km
- Cerro El BoneteMountain in Nicaragua6.0 km
- Cerro El CimarrónMountain in Nicaragua13 km
- Cerro El HornoMountain in Nicaragua, Municipio de Somoto16 km
- Cerro El MelonarMountain in Nicaragua, Madriz, Municipio de Somoto6.2 km
- Cerro El MoroMountain in Nicaragua23 km
- Cerro El PericonalMountain in Honduras24 km
- Cerro El ZapotilloMountain in Honduras17 km
- Cerro Grande de MateareSpur in Nicaragua29 km
- Cerro Grande de TranqueraMountain in Nicaragua26 km
- Cerro Las CanoasMountain in Nicaragua9.5 km
- Cerro Las CulebrasMountain in Nicaragua11 km
- Cerro LimpioMountain in Nicaragua17 km
- Cerro Los PicachosMountain in Nicaragua22 km
- Cerro Mesa de HornoMountain on border between Estelí and Madriz26 km
- Cerro Mogote de La CaguascaMountain on the border between Nicaragua and Honduras22 km
- Cerro Ojo de AguaMountain in Nicaragua, Estelí22 km
- Cerro OyotoMountain in Honduras18 km
- Cerro PatasteMountain in Nicaragua17 km
- Cerro QuisucaMountain in Nicaragua6.8 km
- Loma EsquirínMountain in Nicaragua25 km
- Loma El JicaralMountain in Nicaragua10 km
And the other 8, by what you come to do:
When to go to Somoto, Madriz
The best time to visit Somoto, Madriz 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 time11:17
- FebBest time11:34
- MarBest time11:55
- AprPossible12:18
- MayPossible12:37
- JunBetter not12:47
- JulPossible12:43
- AugPossible12:27
- SepBetter not12:04
- OctBetter not11:41
- NovBest time11:22
- DecBest time11:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 13. In January, 32 of the 32 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 Somoto, Madriz
The nearest main airport is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA, Managua), 155 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
- Ocotal34 places21 km
- Estelí36 places49 km
- Jinotega26 places76 km
- Matagalpa17 places95 km
- Chinandega30 places111 km
- León, Nicaragua36 places120 km
And all of Nicaragua, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Somoto, Madriz?
The best known: Somoto Canyon National Monument, Cerro Arenal, Cerro Cueva de Los Cabros, Cerro El Bonete, Cerro El Cimarrón. In all, 32 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Somoto, Madriz?
November to March; also possible: April to May and July to August. In June there are 12 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 13.
How do you get to Somoto, Madriz?
The nearest main airport is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), 155 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Somoto, Madriz as the destination and these 32 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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