Las Peñitas, Coastal settlement in León Department, Nicaragua
The settlement extends along a wide sandy beach where fishing boats line the shore and simple houses face the Pacific Ocean.
The construction of a new road in 2009, funded by the Millennium Challenge Corporation, transformed this fishing village into a tourist destination.
Local fishermen maintain traditional fishing practices, selling their fresh catches directly to beachfront restaurants and local markets.
Visitors can reach Las Peñitas by taking a regular bus service from León city, with the journey lasting approximately 30 minutes.
The nearby Juan Venado Island Natural Reserve hosts 106 bird species and serves as a nesting ground for Olive Ridley sea turtles.
Location: León Department
Address: Las Peñitas, Nicaragua
GPS coordinates: 12.36744,-87.02494
Latest update: March 9, 2025 11:16
Nicaragua features active volcanoes, beaches stretching from the Pacific to the Caribbean, tropical islands, volcanic lakes, and colonial buildings. The country includes natural reserves with rainforests and mangroves, museums in historic homes, traditional fishing ports, and waterfalls accessible via marked trails. Colonial churches and cathedrals showcase religious architecture from the 17th and 18th centuries.
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