Nicaragua

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TRAVEL NICARAGUA

land of volcanoes, lakes and colonial gems

Nicaragua seems to have it all: Rich culture, lush vegetation, 500 km of coastline on both the Caribbean and the Pacific, relaxed surf villages and picturesque colonial cities.

To top it off, Nicaragua is home to six active and 13 inactive volcanos. There is so much to learn and to experience in Nicaragua that it’s impossible to spend one dull moment.

To make it even better: Nicaraguan food is delicious, and the prices are very affordable.

We left Nicaragua via Potosi. Crossing borders from Nica to El Salvador by boat was just amazing. Never have we crossed borders with such beautiful scenery!

OUR NICARAGUA ITINERARY

Follow our journey!

1st Stop: Isla Ometepe – Nicaragua’s mysterious volcanic island

2nd Stop: Granada- A festival of colors

3rd Stop: Masaya – an insider tip for your journey

4th Stop: León – home to poetry and revolution

5th Stop: Golfo de Fonseca – the most scenic border-crossing

Isla Ometepe

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!

Follow us to Isla Ometepe!

Granada, Nicaragua

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.

Follow us to Granada!

Masaya, Nicaragua

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!

Follow us to Masaya!

Léon

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.

Follow us to Léon!

Border Crossing via Golfo de Fonseca

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.

Cross borders with us!

GOOD TO KNOW

Nicaragua at a glance

Experiences:

Volcanoes (see glimmering lava), colonial cities, Pacific & Caribbean beaches

The locals:

We have gotten to know the Nicas as extremely outgoing and friendly! They are very laid-back and genuinely enjoy discussing politics and current matters. Their passion for arts is omnipresent.

Life as a traveler

Comfortable and cheap. The infrastructure is pretty well developed on the Pacific coast, and it’s easy to get around. The country is incredibly diverse, and the Nicaraguans love to show you around and share the experience!

Our Highlights

– seeing glimmering lava
– scenic border crossing to El Salvador
– the city vibe of Leon

Nicaragua Safety

We felt safe at all times, even though we wouldn’t recommend walking at night. Sadly, as with many countries in the region, the political situation is tense, and the protests erupt quickly.