Rivas

Rivas is an administrative municipality in southwestern Nicaragua covering approximately 281 square kilometers with both urban districts and agricultural areas near the Pacific coast. The territory comprises various neighborhoods and rural zones that form the wider municipal area.

This administrative area developed during Nicaragua's territorial reorganization and became a significant regional governance center. Its structure took shape over time through colonial influences and later national developments.

Residents here blend colonial heritage with local customs visible during community festivals and daily gatherings throughout the municipality.

The area has two distinct seasons: dry weather from January through April and heavy rainfall from May through October, with year-round temperatures around 27 degrees Celsius. Plan your visit and gear accordingly around this climate pattern.

This place produced Nicaragua's first female president Violeta Chamorro, who led the country in the 1990s. The area also gave rise to several professional baseball players, including Major League pitcher Erasmo Ramírez.

Location: Rivas Department

Inception: 1720

Elevation above the sea: 63 m

Address: Rivas, Nicaragua

GPS coordinates: 11.43894,-85.82874

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:06