Department of Chinandega

Destinations and Highlights of Chinandega

Fábrica de Ron Chichigalpa - Rum Factory The Chichigalpa Rum factory is famous for the quality of its rum. People here can observe the entire process of making one of the world’s most famous rums. After, the visitor can also taste several types of rum and obtain some bottles at low prices.

Chinandega In Chinandega it is possible to see the Maribios Volcanic Range, formed from both active and dormant volcanoes. In Chinandega you cannot forget to visit the rum factory, famous for its brand Flor de Caña, located in Chichigalpa. This rum is considered one of the best in the world, famous for its sweet and woody scent and flavor.

Volcan San Cristóbal Volcano The San Cristóbal Volcano is the highest of all Nicaragua with 1745 meters above sea level. It is situated in the Maribios Volcanic Range. It is considered an active volcano and it is very hard to climb.

Playas de Chinandega Corinto - Beaches The beaches of Corinto – Chinandega are known for being very long. Here, the visitor can find smaller restaurants, bars and tourism facilities. The waters here are calm and warm, ideal for bathing. The food is very good, famous for its seafood specialties.

Padre Ramos – River Delta and Mangrove Forests The Padre Ramos estuary has a very important mangrove forest and a very alive and colorful delta. Its is a place famous for bird watching, especially marine and aquatic birds, both resident as well as migratory species.

Reserva Natural Volcán Cosigüina El Viejo – Nature Preserve Because of its eruption in 1835, Nicaragua first appeared in the Guiness Book of records, since the explosion was the third most potent in all of America. The sound wave went far and even reached Colombia, Jamaica and Mexico, while its ashes covered Central America. Its is one of Nicaragua’s highlights.

Islotes de Cosiguina The Islets of Cosiguina were created alter the potent Cosiguina Volcnao eruption in 1853. They are situated in front of the costs of Nicaragua.

Parque Memorial del Volcán Casitas Posoltega – Memorial Park The Casitas Memorial Park contains the highest volcano in Nicaragua, the El Viejo, at an altitude of 1745 meters above sea level. Constantly active. It is part of the Los Maribios Volcanic Range.

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