Ancient footprints of Acahualinca
The Ancient footprints of Acahualinca are an archaeological site and find located in District II of Managua, Nicaragua. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site is open Monday through Friday from 08:00 to 17:00, with an admission price of US$4 for adults. The driest months to visit are January, February, March, and December, which experience minimal rainfall. The rainy season begins in May and peaks in September and October, when rain occurs on about 25 to 26 days per month. Temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, with daily highs ranging from 30 °C to 36 °C.
The site is located 2 km from the center of Managua. The nearest airport is Augusto C. Sandino International Airport, situated 14 km away. Nearby points of interest include the National Palace of Culture and the Old Cathedral of Managua, both 2.5 km from the site. The Immaculate Conception Cathedral is 4.3 km away. For those interested in natural sites, the Masaya Volcano is 24.5 km away, and the Apoyo Lagoon Natural Reserve is 39.2 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 36 °C. The wettest is September, with about 266 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
| Average low, °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| Rainfall, mm | 6 | 2 | 6 | 21 | 214 | 224 | 140 | 184 | 266 | 252 | 68 | 11 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 20 | 24 | 15 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 13 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
