Place to visit
Cerro Chico Smith, Nicaragua: what it is and when to go
Cerro Chico Smith is a mountain in Nicaragua, at 399 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is November to March. In June there are 12 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 13. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Nicaragua: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain in Nicaragua · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Nicaragua
- Elevation
- 399 m
- Best time
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- PUZ Puerto Cabezas, 181 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 13.44708, -84.9429
What it is and where
Cerro Chico Smith is a mountain in Nicaragua, at 399 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Nicaragua: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 13.44708, -84.9429; the nearest main airport is Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ, Puerto Cabezas), 181 km as the crow flies. How to get around Nicaragua (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Nicaragua. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Cerro Chico Smith is November to March.
- 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. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | November to March | April to May and July to August |
| Mountains | November to March | April to May and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Cerro Chico Smith has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Nicaragua in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Nicaragua
To enter Nicaragua there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Travel clinic appointment and daytime repellent”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Nicaragua checklist. Currency: Córdoba (NIO); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz; emergencies: 118 police · 115 fire brigade · 128 Red Cross.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Loma El PijibayeMountain in Nicaragua3.9 km
- Loma Los IndiosMountain in Nicaragua7.1 km
- Loma San JerónimoMountain in Nicaragua8.1 km
- Loma El MachoMountain in Nicaragua8.5 km
- Lomas El GuanacastalMountain in Nicaragua10 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Nicaragua guide.
More in Nicaragua: Nature
- Gulf of Fonseca: gulf of the Pacific Ocean in Central America
- Momotombo: volcano in Nicaragua
- Concepción: Volcano in Nicaragua, Ometepe Island
- Maderas: Extinct vulcano in Nicaragua on the Isla de Ometepe
- San Cristóbal Volcano: Highest volcano in Nicaragua at 1,745 m (5,725 ft)
- Mombacho: Vulkan in Nicaragua, Granada Department, near Lake Nicaragua
Every Nicaragua place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cerro Chico Smith?
It is a mountain in Nicaragua. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Nicaragua: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Cerro Chico Smith?
November to March. In June there are 12 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 13.
How do you get to Cerro Chico Smith?
The nearest main airport is Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ), 181 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Nicaragua is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Nicaragua map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Loma El Pijibaye, Loma Los Indios, Loma San Jerónimo. The rest is in the Nicaragua guide.
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