Basilica and plaza
The central square and the basilica beside it form the heart of the grid, the point from which the town's streets were laid out and toward which pilgrims still travel.
Minimalist map poster · Nicaragua
El Viejo Map Poster & Print
12.6635° N / 87.1666° W
A colonial grid on the flat Chinandega plain, centred on its basilica, with volcanoes and farmland stretching to the Pacific
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
El Viejo in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in El Viejo, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
El Viejo at home
The map
About this El Viejo map poster
El Viejo lies on the broad, fertile plain of northwestern Nicaragua, just west of the city of Chinandega. Its centre follows a clear colonial grid: square blocks around a central plaza, with straight streets running out in each direction. At the edges the grid loosens into newer neighbourhoods and then gives way to farmland that stretches across the lowlands toward the Pacific coast.
The town is best known for the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, home to the image of the Virgin known as La Purísima de El Viejo, a figure of national devotion in Nicaragua. Each December pilgrims arrive for the celebrations of La Gritería. The volcanic chain of the region, including San Cristóbal, rises on the horizon to the east.
An El Viejo map poster favours clarity. The regular grid of the colonial core gives the drawing an almost architectural calm, while the roads that leave town cut across the plain in long, straight lines. It is a simple, strong composition that reflects a town built on flat ground and organised, from the start, around its church.
- Population
- 54,000
- Coordinates
- 12.6635° N / 87.1666° W
- Elevation
- 49 m
- Time zone
- Managua
- Region
- El Viejo, Nicaragua
Colonial grid
Straight streets meet at right angles across the centre in a pattern inherited from Spanish colonial planning, giving the map an even, orderly texture.
Roads across the plain
Beyond the town, long roads run over flat farmland toward Chinandega and the coast, sparse lines against open space that emphasise how level this landscape is.
Make it yours
Frame your part of El Viejo
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why El Viejo
A map that means something
For Nicaraguans abroad, or anyone who has walked to the basilica during La Gritería, this map brings a home town and its traditions into a quiet, modern form that suits any wall.
Add a personal title, a date or family name as subtitle, and the coordinates, then pick one of five styles. Try the free 900 px preview first, then download HD files for $9 or order a matte print.
Order the El Viejo posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
El Viejo map poster — FAQ
How do I order the El Viejo poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed El Viejo poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the El Viejo poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the El Viejo poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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