Overview
Chinandega is one of the largest cities in Nicaragua with a population of 86,000, serving as a commercial and manufacturing center in the rich agricultural area between the Cordillera de Los Maribios volcanoes and the Pacific Ocean. The city is known for its colonial churches including the 17th-century Santa Ana Church with an original altarpiece and the Sanctuary Church of Our Lady of Guadeloupe, the first sanctuary church in Central America designated by Pope Pío IX in 1855.
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Before you go
Money
Prices listed in USD at hotels; local prices in Córdoba. The central market is four blocks east of Central Park.
Sports
The Estadio de Beisbol Pedro Silva hosts Tigres del Chinandega professional games November-December. Tickets start at C$100.
Transport
Local buses connect major points. Taxis are abundant at 8 Córdoba, bicycle taxis at 5 Córdoba. Most streets in the center are crowded and one-way.
Weather
Chinandega is considered the hottest city in Nicaragua. Visit during the dry season (November-April) for more comfortable temperatures.
