Puerto Sandino
A Pacific-coast town in Nicaragua's León Department known for surfing, Puerto Sandino also serves as a significant port handling crude oil supply and supporting the country's fishing industry. Formerly called Puerto Somoza before the Sandinista Revolution, it sits within reach of León and has UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region.
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- Population4,371
- Nearest water from center 1.2 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 12 km7.1 mi
Nearest airports
Puerto Sandino: quick answers
Where is Puerto Sandino?
Puerto Sandino is in León, Nicaragua, about 53 km33 miles in a straight line from Managua.
How do you get to Puerto Sandino?
The nearest airport is Managua (MGA), about 1 hr 52 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Puerto Sandino?
The warmest month is April, averaging 30°C85°F across day and night; the coolest is October, at 27°C80°F. The wettest month is October, with about 298 mm11.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's near Puerto Sandino?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Nagarote, Quezalguaque and Las Peñitas.