If you’re searching for day-trip inspiration, we’ve got a couple of tips. Located 30 miles away, San Rafael del Norte is worth jumping in the car for. Santuario Cerro Tepeyac, San Rafael Arcangel Parish and El Jaguar alone make the drive out worthwhile. Don’t skip Matagalpa either! Just 40 miles away, Cerro Apante Natural Reserve, El Castillo del Cacao Museum and Parque Morazan are non-negotiable stops here.