Pacific coast near Leon

On weekends, residents of Leon and neighboring villages go to rest on the beaches of the Pacific coast.
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Leon is 18 km from the Pacific coast. There are many places to relax on the coast, as well as protected natural areas.

Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon

The territory between Leon and the coast.

Pacific coastline near Leon.

Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon

On weekends, residents of Leon and neighboring villages go with their families to relax on the beaches of the Pacific coast. Most vacationers bring water and food with them, although decent food can be found in local cafes. There are several tourist hotels in the area where you can comfortably spend time.

Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon

Beach holidays Nicaraguans.

Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon

Nicaragua has quite a lot of protected natural areas. One such place is the island of Juan Venado, located near the city of Las Penitas. The island, covered with mangrove vegetation, is a narrow strip of land, separated from the coast by a canal, the length of which is 20 km.

Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon

When sailing on a canal, you can see tropical birds, iguanas, crabs. And even crocodiles. 

Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon

The water in the canal is marine.

Here is a green iguana sitting on a branch.

Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon

Here the sea crab climbed the sunken snag.

And here the crocodile lurks in the mangroves. It’s sometimes difficult to see the inhabitants of mangroves without the help of a huntsman!

Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon
Nicaragua, Pacific coast near Leon