Place to visit
Cerro El Pilón, Nicaragua: what it is and when to go
Cerro El Pilón is a mountain in Nicaragua on Isla Zapatera (Granada, Nicaragua), at 245 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is November to March. In June there are 12 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 19. 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 on Isla Zapatera · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Nicaragua
- Elevation
- 245 m
- Best time
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- MGA Managua, 55 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 11.74177, -85.87147
What it is and where
Cerro El Pilón is a mountain in Nicaragua on Isla Zapatera (Granada, Nicaragua), at 245 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.
It is in Granada, Nicaragua, where this site lists 32 more places to see, 23 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 11.74177, -85.87147; the nearest main airport is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA, Managua), 55 km as the crow flies. How to get around Nicaragua (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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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 El Pilón is November to March.
- JanBest time11:23
- FebBest time11:37
- MarBest time11:55
- AprPossible12:16
- MayPossible12:32
- JunBetter not12:41
- JulPossible12:38
- AugPossible12:23
- SepBetter not12:04
- OctBetter not11:44
- NovBest time11:27
- DecBest time11:19
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 19. 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 El Pilón 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
- Bajo Los RoblesBay in Rivas Department, Nicaragua2.6 km
- Ensenada del ViejoCove in Nicaragua3.0 km
- Ensenada Los ChiquerosCove in Nicaragua3.0 km
- Cerro El LlanoMountain in Nicaragua, Isla Zapatera on Lake Nicaragua3.4 km
- Plazoleta Isla El MuertoArchaeological site3.9 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 El Pilón?
It is a mountain in Nicaragua on Isla Zapatera. 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 El Pilón?
November to March. In June there are 12 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 19.
How do you get to Cerro El Pilón?
The nearest main airport is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA), 55 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 Bajo Los Robles, Ensenada del Viejo, Ensenada Los Chiqueros. The rest is in the Nicaragua guide.
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