Nicaragua Travel Guide

Nicaragua is a nation born out of poetry, fire and revolutionary spirit and is a land of tempestuous geological foundations and equally tempestuous history. The 1979 Sandinista revolution is indelibly etched on the national psyche. Sadly, years of the Contra War have left their mark too, but today, Nicaragua is at peace and on its way up as a travel destination. Our Nicaragua travel guide details the best places to see. Travel to the south, where Río San Juan courses through the rainforest, with some of the region's best wildlife viewing. To the west, the Pacific coast has superb sandy beaches. Add the fine colonial towns of Granada and León and you have some compelling reasons to travel to this captivating country. 

Nicaragua Travel Guide Highlights
Managua Earthquakes have dramatically affected the capital's buildings, like the Catedral Vieja.	Volcán Masaya Near the colonial city of Masaya is a great excursion up to this volcano's summit.
Volcán Momotombo Overlooking Lake Managua, this volcano has lovely hikes, with beautiful views.	Granada One of the country's best preserved colonial cities, in a magnificent setting.
León This pretty town is known for its fine colonial churches and rich history.	Corn Islands White sand beaches fringed with palm trees in the Caribbean region.
Ometepe A freshwater island with superb views from its volcanic peaks.	Poneloya A fabulous beach hangout with good surfing.
Río San Juan Nature tourism at its best in one of the region's most pristine forest.	San Juan del Sur Experience the unbeatable sunsets from this beach on the Pacific coast.