Las Peñitas Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Being only a 30 minute bus ride from downtown León, it's hard to imagine a beach this beautiful being so deserted. 
True, being up for sunrise certainly helps, but even throughout the day the beaches of Las Peñitas are for the most part deserted.

Just be sure to check with the locals before diving into the water; while some stretches are perfect for swimming, others are a little rougher and can be dangerous for the unprepared.

#Nicaragua #Leon #LasPenitas #Beach
Being only a 30 minute bus ride from downtown León, it's hard to imagine a beach this beautiful being so deserted. 
True, being up for sunrise certainly helps, but even throughout the day the beaches of Las Peñitas are for the most part deserted.

Just be sure to check with the locals before diving into the water; while some stretches are perfect for swimming, others are a little rougher and can be dangerous for the unprepared.

#Nicaragua #Leon #LasPenitas #Beach
Hotel Tranquilo

Hotel Tranquilo

3.5 out of 5
50 meters south of pescanova León Leon
The price is ฿3,675 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
฿3,675
฿4,226 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in León. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attraction ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (50 reviews)
Staff was awesome! Very helpful. Food was good. Great location on the beach

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Hotel Tranquilo
Aaki Hotel

Aaki Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Entrada a Las Peñitas, 600 metros al sur León León
The price is ฿2,953 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
฿2,953
฿3,396 total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in León. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Las Penitas Beach is located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (39 reviews)
Love this place. The check in was very easy, the staff is very friendly and attentive. The place was very clean and organized. The only issue was that the water was not that hot, but it was perfect since the temperature is not lower than 33°C, you won’t miss it.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Aaki Hotel
Nayal Lodge

Nayal Lodge

3 out of 5
De la Policia 300mts. al Este León León
The price is ฿2,486 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
฿2,486
฿2,859 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in León. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Las Penitas Beach is located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
Staff were extremely kind. Room was very clean and there is A/C. Breakfast was fantastic.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Nayal Lodge
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Casa Caballito

Casa Caballito

2.5 out of 5
bar la olla quemada 15 metros al norte León León
Stay at this holiday home in León. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ruben Dario Museum and Fundacion ...
Casa Caballito
Salt Escapes Nicaragua - Bella Casas

Salt Escapes Nicaragua - Bella Casas

3 out of 5
Unmarked road León León Department
Stay at this holiday home in León. Enjoy free parking, in-room massages and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Cimac and Puente Guadalupe are ...
7/10 Good! (4 reviews)
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Reviewed on 27 Apr 2022

Salt Escapes Nicaragua - Bella Casas
Casa Laurel - Adults only

Casa Laurel - Adults only

2 out of 5
Barrio El Sagrario León
Stay at this holiday home in León. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Ruben Dario Museum and Ortiz-Guardian Art Center Foundation ...
Casa Laurel - Adults only
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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