Nicaragua
The country of lakes and volcanoes
Welcome to Nicaragua
This Central American beauty of a country is a land of lakes and mountains, with an ocean on either side. There isn’t much more you could want from a country. But, in case you do, there’s also an abundance of volcanos as well as Spanish colonial towns.
Travel tips
Best sights in Nicaragua
Managua (capital)
An abandoned cathedral, the tomb of Carlos Fonseca, and the National Palace of Culture are just a few of the splendid places you can discover and explore in this historically exciting capital city.
León (93 km from Managua)
A pretty blend of neoclassical and baroque architecture defines the aesthetic style of León, along with the volcano boarding at Cerro Negro right outside the city.
Granada (42 km from Managua)
Granada sits at the edge of Lake Nicaragua and has one of the country’s most colourful cathedrals, as well as many stunning colonial buildings that you can photograph and explore.
Ometepe (128 km from Managua)
Lake Nicaragua is a seemingly unending natural landmark. It’s so large that Ometepe, an island within the lake, is itself a fantastic place to visit that has its own active volcano!
Corn Islands (347 km from Managua)
A pair of islands off the coast of Nicaragua which are, fittingly, known as Little Corn and Big Corn. Historically British colonies, they are now two richly green islands with a coastline of nothing but white sand.
Masaya Volcano (22 km from Managua)
Nicaragua’s first and largest national park is home to a colossal and complex active volcano of multiple craters and open lava lakes. It’s a dramatic and epic place to explore, to say the least!
Where to go
Map of Nicaragua
Map of Nicaragua

Central America (Nicaragua)

Central America (Nicaragua)
Best time to visit
Nicaragua begins its dry season in November, and from then – through the new year – until March or April, the country is in a perfect state of ideal temperature, no rainfall, and blue skies. This is the best time to visit and explore Nicaragua.
If you pick any other months, it’s possible to be hit by heavy rainfall. If that doesn’t bother you, go for it! But you’re definitely at your safest from November to March.
Practical info
Posts from Nicaragua
Posts from Nicaragua
Volcano boarding in Nicaragua: All you need to know
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12 epic things to do in Leon Nicaragua
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12 amazing things to do in Granada Nicaragua
From lava-bubbling volcanoes to colonial churches, Granada deserves a visit! Read my guide on the best things
How to visit the volcanic islets of Granada (Nicaragua)
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Hotel review | The luxurious Hotel Granada Nicaragua
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A night out at ViaVia Leon, Nicaragua
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