Chinandega Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Nicaragua
About Chinandega
Chinandega is one of the largest cities in Nicaragua, with a population of 86,000 in the city and 133,000 in themunicipio(2012). It is a commercial and manufacturing center located in the rich agricultural area between the volcanoes in theCordillera de Los Maribiosand the Pacific Ocean. The chief crops in the region are sugar cane, cotton and bananas. It is considered to be the hottest city in Nicaragua. Chinandega was one of several towns that existed in Nicaragua before the arrival of the Spaniard. The Spanish priest Francisco de Bobadilla visited Chinandega in 1528. In 1548, at the time of the first census in Nicaragua, Chinandega had 660 inhabitants. When Antonio Vázquez de Espinosa visited Chinandega in 1613, he described it as a Native American town that was a little piece of paradis
Top Attractions in Chinandega
Explore the best things to see and do in Chinandega:
- ★Central Park
- ★Chorotega Nicarao Archeological Museum
- ★El Calvario Church
- ★Estadio de Beisbol Pedro Silva
- ★Sanctuary Church of Our Lady of Guadeloupe
- ★Santa Ana Church
Where to Eat in Chinandega
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Jardín del Café
Where to Stay in Chinandega
- 🏨Hotel Plaza Cosiguina
- 🏨Los Volcanes Hotel
Chinandega Travel Guide Sections
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