Las Peñitas, Coastal settlement in León Department, Nicaragua
Las Peñitas is a coastal settlement in León Department with modest homes facing the Pacific Ocean along a wide sandy shore. Fishing boats rest on the beach, forming the focal point of the settlement's waterfront.
The settlement remained isolated until 2009, when a new road funded by the Millennium Challenge Corporation connected it to León. This infrastructure change opened the place to visitors and brought new economic opportunities.
The community has long depended on fishing for its livelihood, with daily catches supplying neighborhood restaurants and markets. This work shapes the pace and character of life here today.
Buses run regularly from León city to Las Peñitas, taking about 30 minutes for the journey. The settlement is small enough to explore on foot once you arrive.
Nearby Juan Venado Island Natural Reserve shelters over a hundred bird species and serves as a nesting site for sea turtles. This protected area lies just offshore and attracts wildlife enthusiasts from around the region.
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