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Place in León, Nicaragua
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Las Peñitas is on the Northern Pacific Coast of Nicaragua. It administratively belongs to the León municipio despite being some 20 km to the West of downtown León.
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A natural reserve with more than 100 square kilometers of mangrove forest and tidal estuary. You can choose to walk along the beach or take a tour to learn about turtle breeding and see many birds and alligators.
A trip would not be complete without watching the sunset over the ocean. The best place to view the sunset is from the rocky point at the north end of the beach.
The fishing harbor at the south end of town is very picturesque (especially around dusk) and can be a great place to watch the fisherman in their element.
Rafael, a young local surfer, started the surf school in 2005 with his brother. They offer classes, board rental and board repair.
A tiny beach shack on the sand providing surf lessons and board rental
a funky restaurant serving Mexican food, light bites and vegetarian options.
Offering a chilled out vibe and overlooking one of the nicest parts of the beach, Playa Roca is a good choice to have a drink. They also serve food and have accommodation options.
A relaxed place with a small number of private rooms (starting at US$12) and a dorm room ($6pp). There is also a kitchen, living room, gardens and a balcony with hammocks overlooking the beach.
Rooms are a bit more expensive but well worth it if you have the money. They have a pool and a popular beachside restaurant.
By bus
There are regular buses leaving for Las Peñitas; however, the bus stop in Leon is not in the center of town, but rather near the market in Sutiaba, at the western end of town.
By shuttle
The local surf shop operates a bus from Big Foot Hostel Leon to Big Foot Hostel Las Peñitas leaving twice daily (does not operate in 2019). Tickets are sold at the reception of Big Foot Hostel.
By thumb
It is certainly possible to hitch this short ride, however be prepared to chip in a bit of cash to the driver.
Distances between the beach, bars and hotels are small and therefore the best way to get around is to walk.
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