Best Travel Guide Corinto | ArrivalGuides.com

CorintoGuide was updated: 2024-09-14

A small but bustling tropical town blessed by the refreshing waves of the vast Pacific: Corinto is a gateway to a treasure trove of rich natural reserves, mighty volcanoes, fertile lands and centuries of colourful traditions, which are only the beginning of what awaits you in northwestern Nicaragua.

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Facts

Population:	18,552 (Corinto, 2021)
Currency:	Nicaraguan Córdoba (C$), 1 NIO = 100 centavos
Emergency Numbers:	General: 911 Police: 118 Fire department: 115
Newspapers:	Today Nicaragua — www.todaynicaragua.com Confidencial — www.confidencial.digital 100% Noticias — www.100noticias.com.ni
Website:	www.visitnicaragua.us »
Opening Hours:	Business hours are usually from 8 am to 9 pm Monday through Friday. Some retail shops tend to close for a few hours in the afternoons. Most stores are open on Saturdays too, although with shortened hours.
Tourist Information:	Instituto Nicaragüense de Turismo Hotel Crowne Plaza, 8 Calle Suroeste, Managua www.facebook.com/InturNicaragua +505 2254 5191 rrss@intur.gob.ni

Do & See

Corinto may have a modest selection of sights compared to the larger cities of Chinandega and León, but it is nonetheless a great place to spend a pleasant day. Wander the streets as you explore interesting local stories, or enjoy some beach time with flavourful seafood and spectacular sunsets.

Isla El Cardón

With a length of just under a mile, El Cardón is a small rocky island off the coast of Corinto. It was once the home of Rubén Darío, Nicaraguan poet whose poems do not lack depictions of this small paradise. Today, the only sign of man is the iconic white lighthouse, so anyone visiting by boat will mostly encounter unspoilt nature, with the backdrop of crashing waves and squawking seagulls.

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Playa Corinto

Stretching for several miles, Corinto's sandy beach provides ample space for riding the waves of the Pacific, or wading through the water as you look for the best sunset-watching spot. There are several bars, restaurants and shops along the beach to attend to your needs.

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Railway of Corinto

In the 19th century, Corinto was a central element in the first projects by the Nicaraguan government to construct rail lines in the country. As a result, León and Corinto were among the first cities connected by rail, with the port as the terminus of the line. In today's Corinto, a well-kept locomotive bears witness to that era, standing adjacent to the Museo Municipal, where further relics are on display.

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Mercado Municipal

With such close proximity to the ocean and fertile tropical farms, you'll find some of Nicaragua's real treasures along the stalls of this market. It is also a great place to mingle with locals and get a true glance at local daily life.

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