León Viejo
Nicaragua UNESCO World Heritage Site
León Viejo is a former settlement and abandoned village in Nicaragua. Established in 1524, it is recognized as a World Heritage Site. It is also one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site experiences high temperatures year-round, ranging from daily lows of 23 °C to highs of 36 °C. Months from January through March see very little rain, with monthly precipitation between 1 mm and 6 mm and zero to 2 rainy days. In contrast, months from May through October experience heavy rainfall, peaking in September and October with about 294 mm to 295 mm of rain across 26 to 28 rainy days.
The nearest airport is Augusto C. Sandino International Airport in Managua, located 57 km away. León Viejo sits 46 km from the capital city of Managua. Nearby sights include León Cathedral at 28.5 km, the Ancient footprints of Acahualinca at 44.2 km, the National Palace of Culture in Managua at 46.4 km, the Old Cathedral of Managua at 46.4 km, and the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Managua at 48.5 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 36 °C. The wettest is October, with about 295 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| Average low, °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Rainfall, mm | 4 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 224 | 227 | 112 | 171 | 294 | 295 | 69 | 6 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 22 | 25 | 17 | 22 | 28 | 26 | 12 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
