Nicaragua
passionate and diverse
Isla Ometepe is a truly unique place. As for so many, the island was without a doubt one of our highlights. The world’s largest freshwater lake is surrounded by the pristine waters of Central America’s largest lake, Lago Nicaragua. There are so many things to do and explore! If you are up to it, you can challenge yourself with a volcano hike!
It may be one of the oldest cities in the Americas, but it bursts with life. Granada is frolicking with colorful buildings and delightful alleys. The town is fun, easy going and charming.
In contrast to touristy, but beautiful Granada, Masaya is a lot more rustic and authentic. The cultural and folklore capital is famous for its passion for music, dance, and traditional crafts. Masaya and its surroundings offer plenty of things to do. You can see glimmering lava at Volcano de Masaya, dip in a volcanic crater lake at Laguna Apoyo or learn about Nica’s people. Traditionally Masya and its inhabitants are very involved in politics and eager to share their point of views!
Our love affair with Leon started on Valentine’s day. Contrary to Granada, Nicaragua’s second largest city feels much more authentic and is not overrun by tourists. The drop-dead gorgeous city manages to maintain its genuine charm. Just outside of Léon, numerous volcanos wait for you to climb or surf them. And as if this wasn’t enough, some of Nicaragua’s most beautiful beach and surf spots are just around the corner.
We left Nicaragua via Golfo de Fonseca. The border crossing was one of the most picturesque ways get from Nica to El Salvador. You can either travel directly to La Union, El Salvador or stay on one of the islands.
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