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Playa Poneloya

a 20 kms de la ciudad de Leon, Leon, Nicaragua
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Ranked #7 of 9 attractions in Leon
4.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Beaches
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Toronto, Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

there was a lot of trash on the beach, but i liked hanging out having a drink and food at one of the local comedors. More

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Calgary, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

We enjoy going twice to this beach. I found it very original and you're protected from yhe force of the waves that can get very strong and dangerous. We enjoy a little ride in one of the local fhishermen. The sunset was fantastic!! More

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Tampa, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Had langostas on the deck watching a marvelous sunset. More

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Los Angeles, California
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

worth visiting for a day trip from leon but not worth spending the night. beware of strong currents. More

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London ON
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012

More of a working village. The beach here wasn't as nice or funky as Penitas. More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2012

Peace and quiet and away from the hustle of Penitas Beach. Don't expect a busy life style here but instead a lazy afternoon of sun, sand and surf. More

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USA
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 25, 2011

There are two small towns 20 minutes from Leon on the beach, this is one Las Penitas is the other... The road is a new road , but need to be very careful after sunset because of the horses and cattle...beach is beautiful, but one needs to be very carefully at high tide...more bars, etc in Las Penitas, here, except... More

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Managua, Nicaragua
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed December 24, 2011

A lot of restaurants and lack of cleanness, hard to find the beaches More

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Crown Point, Indiana
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2011

The "town" of Poneloya is very, very small, but is situated right on the beautiful beach. I ate a fantastic fried fish dinner at Chepes bar and restaurant- about a 6 block walk north of where the chicken bus drops you off. The beach is clean and very wide with darker sand (which gets hotter on your bare feet than... More

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Entrevías
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2011

When taking the bus from León, try to get off at the last stop and just walk to this secluded beach where only locals seem to bath. You'll have the whole place for yourself. More

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