Explore Nicaragua

Highlights of Nicaragua

Best of Nicaragua

Nicaragua is up and coming on the tourism scene, and for a good reason. Its scenery and beaches rival those of its better known neighbor Costa Rica, yet Nicaragua feels a little less crowded and a bit more rustic. It’s so easy to veer off the tourist trail and immerse yourself in an authentic, rugged, undiscovered ‘road less traveled’.

Explore the historical, colorful, and beautifully in-tact cities of Granada and Leon. Experience the truly unforgettable evening light show on the beach, also known as sea turtle nesting. Take your appreciation for volcanos one step further with sand-surfing down the side of one in Cerro Negro. Stroll amongst more than 200 species of orchids in Miraflor National Park. Interact with monkeys as you sail through the 365 islands that make up Granada Islets. Slow it down Caribbean style with a trip to Corn Island. Swim in the clear, freshwater pools at the base of the two volcanoes that make up Ometepe Island.

Travel Guide

For a complete Nicaragua experience combining Granada and volcanoes of the interior of the country with the beautiful beaches of the Emerald Coast, a week is generally recommended.

Nicaragua is also well paired with neighboring Costa Rica; the border is just a couple of hours from Liberia Airport in northwestern Costa Rica, home to some of the country’s most prominent beaches. For those who prefer to fly, the Costa Esmeralda Airport offers flights into Liberia and San Jose. Most US carriers offer nonstop service into Managua, Nicaragua’s capital.