Nicaragua

Central America's land of lakes and volcanoes, with colonial towns, volcanic islands and Pacific surf beaches, all at great value.

Nicaragua lies in the middle of Central America, with the Caribbean Sea to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west, and is home to Lake Nicaragua, the largest lake in Central America. The Pacific side is strung with volcanoes and colonial towns: Granada's brightly colored streets, León's World Heritage cathedral, Ometepe Island, formed by two volcanoes in the lake, and the surf beaches of San Juan del Sur are all popular destinations. The Caribbean coast offers island scenery such as the Corn Islands. The dry season from November to April is the best time to travel. The international airport in the capital, Managua, is the main entry point.

Destinations

• Granada, Nicaragua
• Ometepe Island
• León
• San Juan del Sur
• Estelí
• Corn Islands

Itineraries

• Classic Nicaragua Four-Destination Route – Connect Leon, Granada, Ometepe Island, and San Juan del Sur, covering volcanic historic towns and beaches.
• Leon Volcanoes & Northern Highlands – Head north from the volcanoes and mangroves of Leon to Esteli, exploring Somoto Canyon and the cloud forest.
• Nicaragua & Costa Rica Multi-Country Tour – Cross the border from Granada and Ometepe Island, then head to Monteverde Cloud Forest and Arenal.
• Granada & Masaya Volcano Short Route – Based in Granada, tour the Islets, visit Masaya Volcano at night, and stay at Laguna de Apoyo.