Juan Venado island is located only 22 kilometers distance from Leon, just off the coast in front of a small fishermen village called Las peƱitas.
The island lies very close to the coast and is practically nothing more than a thin, long strip of sand. Nature, however, is spectacular.
Between the island and the coast grows a mangrove forest, which houses tons of birds. Furthermore, baby crocodiles live in the water as well as lots of crabs and other crustaceans. It's great to take a boat or kayak and cruise through the forest. There are small, curvy waterways you can browse through, with egrets and other birds around every corner.