Punta Ñata
in Departamento de Chinandega, Nicaragua

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
12.894 and -87.627 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 12° 53' 38" and W -87° 37' 37"
Currency and Currency Code:
Cordoba - NIO
Spoken languages:
Spanish, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:11 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: America/Managua
UTC/GMT offset: -6 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:27 am and 6:06 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-12.116 and 96.895 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Bantam Village
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Nicaragua in Central America

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: 2024-05-05 08:24:42

Delve into Punta Ñata

Punta Ñata in Departamento de Chinandega is a town located in Nicaragua about 107 mi (or 172 km) north-west of Managua, the country's capital town.

Time in Punta Ñata is now 04:11 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / Managua with an UTC offset of -6 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Punta Ñata. The closest is airport we know is Toncontín International Airport in Honduras in a distance of 85 mi (or 137 km). The closest airport in Nicaragua is Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport in a distance of 111 mi (or 137 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Joya de Cerén Archaeological Site in El salvador at a distance of 93 mi (or 150 km).

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: La Union, Chinandega, Ciudad Choluteca, Nacaome and San Miguel. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 34°C / 93 °F

Morning Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Evening Temperature 32°C / 90 °F
Night Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 51%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 32% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

34°C (93 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

35°C (95 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

34°C (94 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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Camino a Cosiguina, Chinandega, Nicaragua 01

Published: July 04, 2011
Length: 29:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Yuri Pacheco

Vida Verde Road, Rumbo a Empalme de Cosiguina, en Potosi, Chinandega, Nicaragua. Charcos en todo en Camido desde El Empalme hasta Vida Verde Beach,

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Camino a Cosiguina, Chinandega, Nicaragua 02

Published: July 04, 2011
Length: 37:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Yuri Pacheco

Vida Verde Road, Rumbo a Empalme de Cosiguina, en Potosi, Chinandega, Nicaragua. Charcos en todo en Camido desde El Empalme hasta Vida Verde Beach,

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Eco-Lodge Hacienda Cosiguina

Published: September 22, 2011
Length: 39:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ducati808

Incredible Eco adventure in North West Nicaragua. Contact me for a personal guided tour through Nicaragua.

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Blue Surf Sanctuary Path to the gorgeous white sand beach

Published: September 01, 2011
Length: 13:17 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Gloria Armond

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Overview of Redwood Beach Resort, Mechapa, Nicaragua

Published: February 08, 2010
Length: 34:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: RBRMechapa

Thanks to Heidi and Greg, this video shows some of what RBR has to offer our guests.

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Did you know?

This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
El Tanque, Tanque, Tangue, Punta Ñata