Monimbó
District of Masaya
in Departamento de Masaya, Nicaragua
-
Ruins of León Viejo (Unesco heritage, 56 mi) - León Cathedral (Unesco heritage, 73 mi)
-
Area de Conservación Guanacaste (Unesco heritage, 139 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 11.974 and -86.094 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 11° 58' 27" and W -86° 5' 39"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Cordoba - NIO
- Spoken languages:
- Spanish, English
- Local electricity:
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- Local Time: 02:43 AM (Wednesday)
- Timezone: America/Managua
- UTC/GMT offset: -6 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 12:51 am and 12:18 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -12.116 and 96.895 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Bantam Village - References
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 3,6 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Nicaragua.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Nicaragua. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Delve into Monimbó
The district Monimbó of Masaya in Departamento de Masaya is a district located in Nicaragua about 16 mi south-east of Managua, the country's capital town.
In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Niquinohomo, Granada, Jinotepe, Managua and Moyogalpa. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 26°C / 78 °F
| Morning Temperature | 20°C / 68 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 22°C / 72 °F |
| Night Temperature | 21°C / 70 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 68% |
| Air Pressure | 1014 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from South-West |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Thursday, 5th of December 2024
23°C (73 °F)
20°C (69 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Friday, 6th of December 2024
24°C (76 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Saturday, 7th of December 2024
24°C (75 °F)
21°C (69 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
HACIENDA PUERTA DEL CIELO
Hotel Monimbo
Hotel Ivania's
Pacaya Lodge & Spa
Hotel YAYABO
Hotel Selvazul
Hotel El Raizon
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
Masaya, Nicaragua Original
Masaya is the name of a town and municipality in Nicaragua, distant 16 miles southwest of Managua and 9 miles north of Granada. Masaya is situated on the banks of Masaya lagoon and at the foot...
Junta Directiva Corrupta Del SindicatoAlejandro Vega Matus Inss Masaya
Esto paso hoy 7de abril 2015 en las instalaciones del Inss Masaya " Juan Carlos Herrera" juntas direcitvas de sindicatos corruptos invadieron y ofendieron a compañeros trabajadores de esta...
Corrida de Toros Masaya 2013
Toro entra pasa a saludar por la casa.
nicaragua masaya old market 1 / el mercado viejo de masaya
Masaya, Nicaragua. This is the local market and NOT the artisan market we were looking for. But an interesting experience nonetheless.
Bajada de San Miguel 2014 - Masaya
El día 19 de Septiembre de 2014 la venerada imagen de San Miguel Arcángel fue bajada de su trono, iniciando así las fiestas de Masaya, la cual procedió a recorrer las principales calles...
ALCOHÓLICOS ANÓNIMOS EN MASAYA, NICARAGUA
TEMAS DE ESTUDIO DEL DÉCIMO ENCUENTRO CENTROAMERICANO DE PASO DOCE DE ALCOHÓLICOS ANÓNIMOS. LOS DÍAS 28,29 Y 30 DE MARZO DEL 2013, EN LA CIUDAD DE MASAYA, ...
Craft market in Masaya, Nicaragua
Masaya is a productive city of Nicaragua and its specialty, crafts, known as the cradle of Nicaraguan folklore. Visit Masaya craft market is a must for any tourist interested in the roots of...
Final de la Promoción 50 del colegio Salesiano Don Bosco de Masaya
Colegio Salesiano de Masaya, recreación de jóvenes, en una Final de liga en recesos del día.
INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE MASATEPE (INAM) EN FESTIVAL DE BANDAS MASAYA 2012
SIN DUDA UNA MUY BUENA PRESENTACION DE UNA EXCELENTE BANDA UNA DE LOS MEJORES DEL DEPARTAMENTO DE MASAYA . . .
Andando por Nicaragua : Masaya
Vista panoramica desde el Coyotepe del extremo derecho el volcan Masaya al extremo izquierdo el Mombacho en Granada.
Videos provided by Youtube are under the copyright of their owners. 
Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Granada, Nicaragua
Granada is a city in western Nicaragua and the capital of the Granada Department. With an estimated population of 110,326 (2003), it is Nicaragua's fifth most populous city. Granada is historically one of Nicaragua's most important cities, economically and politically. It has a rich colonial heritage, seen in its architecture and structure. Granada was founded in 1524 by Francisco Hernández de Córdoba, ostensibly the first European city in mainland America.
Carazo Department
Carazo is a department in Nicaragua. It covers an area of 1,081.40 km² and has a population of 177,100 (2005 census). The capital is Jinotepe.
Granada Department
Granada is a department in Nicaragua. It covers an area of 929 km² and has a population of 190,600 (2005 census). The capital is the city of Granada, one of North America's oldest cities
Managua Department
Managua is a department in Nicaragua. It covers an area of 3,672 km² and has a population of 1,380,300 (2005 census). The capital is the city of Managua.
Masaya Department
Masaya is a department in Nicaragua. It is the country's smallest department by area (590 km²) and has a population of 317,500 (2005 census). The capital is the city of Masaya.
Diriamba
Diriamba is a municipality in the Carazo department of Nicaragua, with a population of 31,200 (2005). It is located to the west of Jinotepe. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:11|51|N|86|14|W|region:NI_type:city|| |primary |name= }} The city is well known in the country by a number of idiosyncratic events and landmarks, as well as its mild weather, rich agricultural lands and jovial people.
Dolores, Carazo
Dolores is a municipality in the Carazo department of Nicaragua.
Jinotepe, Carazo
Jinotepe is a city and municipality in the Carazo department of Nicaragua. It borders with Managua, Masaya, Granada, and Rivas. It is a sister city of Santa Cruz, California, United States.
Diria
Diria is a municipality in the Granada department of Nicaragua.
Diriomo
Diriomo is a municipality in the Granada department of Nicaragua. The population of Diriomo, Nicaragua is appr. 10.000.
Ticuantepe
Ticuantepe is a municipality in the Managua department of Nicaragua.
Tisma
Tisma is a municipality in the Masaya department of Nicaragua. It has a population of approximately 5000 people.
La Concepción, Masaya
La Concepción is a municipality in the Masaya department of Nicaragua.
Nandasmo
Nandasmo is a municipality in the Masaya department of Nicaragua. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:11|56|N|86|07|W|region:NI_type:city|| |primary |name= }} Nandasmo is situated among the "Pueblos Blancos" (white villages) on the main road from Masaya to Diriamba. Colonial Church of S. Pedro, built in the earlier XIX. 16,000 ha, mainly artisans (woodcraft - souvenirs). Main agricultural production: citrus (oranges, tangerines, lemons, grapefruits, bananas) red beans and coffee.
Masatepe
Masatepe is a municipality in the Masaya department of Nicaragua.
Niquinohomo
Niquinohomo is a municipality in the Masaya department of Nicaragua. It is home to the oldest extant church in Nicaragua, as well as the birthplace of Augusto César Sandino, after whom the Sandinista movement was named. Sandino's birthplace is now a museum.
San Juan de Oriente
San Juan de Oriente is a municipality in the Masaya department of Nicaragua. It one of the "Pueblos Blancos" because of the white colonial style churches that it and the other municipalities have in Masaya.
Catarina, Masaya
Catarina is a municipality in the Masaya department of Nicaragua with 4,500 inhabitants.
Masaya
Masaya is the capital city of Masaya department in Nicaragua. It is situated approximately 14 km west of Granada and 31 km southeast from Managua. The town of Masaya is just east of Masaya Volcano (Volcán de Masaya), an active volcano from which the city takes its name. With an estimated population of 146,000 (2005), it is Nicaragua's third most populous city, and it is culturally known as the City of Flowers.
Estadio Cacique Diriangén
Estadio Cacique Diriangén is a multi-purpose stadium in Diriamba, Nicaragua. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium to Diriangén FC. The stadium holds 7,500 people.
Estadio Olímpico de San Marcos
Estadio Olimpico de San Marcos is a multi-use stadium in San Marcos, Nicaragua. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium to FC San Marcos. The stadium holds 3,000 people.
Apoyo Lagoon Natural Reserve
Laguna de Apoyo Nature Reserve is a nature reserve located between the departments of Masaya and Granada in Nicaragua. Lake Apoyo was declared a nature reserve in 1991 and is managed by the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) and comprises one of 78 protected areas of Nicaragua.
1931 Nicaragua earthquake
The 1931 Nicaragua earthquake devastated Nicaragua's capital city Managua, on 31 March 1931. It had a magnitude of 6.0, and killed 2000 people. A major fire started and destroyed thousands of structures, burning into the next day. At least 45,000 were left homeless and losses of $35 million were recorded.
Estadio Pedro Selva
Estadio Pedro Selva is a multi-use stadium in Jinotepe, Nicaragua. It is currently used mostly for football matches, on club level by Xilotepelt of the Primera División de Nicaragua. The stadium has a capacity of 12,000 spectators.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Masaya.
- Niquinohomo
- Granada
- Jinotepe
- Managua
- Moyogalpa
- Rivas
- Boaco
- La Paz Centro
- Juigalpa
- Leon
- Matagalpa
- Jinotega
- Esteli
- La Concordia
- Chinandega
- San Rafael del Norte
- San Sebastian de Yali
- Santa Maia de Pantasma
- Paso Real de Cua
- Liberia
- San Carlos
- Somoto
- San Jose de Bocay
- Wiwili de Jinotega
- Wiwili
- Ocotal
Ciudad Choluteca- Tilaran
- Nacaome
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Barrio Monimbó, Monimbó
