Volcano boarding

There is a total of 19 volcanoes in Nicaragua! And one of the coolest, most unique, and most ridiculous things you can do is to board down one of them. This is exactly what it sounds like: dry sledding down the side of an active volcano! There aren’t many people who can say they’ve done this, but if you head to Cerro Negro in León, you can be one of them.

Colonial cities

Nicaragua is one of the best countries in Central America to see the gorgeous colonial architecture that has stood for hundreds of years. Spanish colonial architecture is colourful and bright, with big, open windows and intricately designed doorways and balconies. Even ordinary town houses in places like León and Granada are completely gorgeous and worth visiting to photograph and admire.

Diverse wildlife

The wildlife in Nicaragua is spectacular. You can find amazing animals like sloths, jaguars, ocelots, and monkeys. To wander the wilderness and see these creatures in their natural habitats is an amazing, unforgettable experience. If there’s one reason to visit (besides volcano boarding), it’s this one.

Hidden islands

When we think of Nicaragua, we often imagine the volcanoes, the Spanish colonial towns, and the diverse wildlife. But it also has some lesser-known offshore islands which you can visit. The Corn Islands were once British colonies. Today, they are quiet islands completely ringed by soft, white sand beaches. They’re fantastic little bite-sized paradise islands to relax at and forget your troubles.