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Nicaragua

Cathedral in Granada
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Cathedral in Granada photo by Dawn Wohlfarth
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Nicaragua (pop. 5.3 million as of 2004) is working to overcome a decades-old reputation of political instability, violence, civil war and natural disasters. It remains one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere, but is now at peace and is relatively safe for travel. Spectacular volcanoes, the largest lake in Central America, colonial Granada, Caribbean beaches like Bluefields and some good Pacific beaches, are attracting more tourists every year who are willing to overlook Nicaragua’s turbulent past and still underdeveloped tourist infrastructure and take advantage of Nicaragua’s relatively low prices.

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All Activities in Nicaragua

Volcán Maderas Hike

Volcán Maderas is Ometepe's junior volcano, rising up just 1394 meters. Paradoxically, it's a longer ...

Catedral de Leon

This massive edifice is Central America's biggest cathedral, and is one of the highlights of a visit t...

Volcán Masaya National Park

This is one of Nicaragua's most interesting spots. From the park entrance at the side of the main road...

Top Rated Hotels

Lazy Bones

Lazy Bones in León is a classy, modern hostel offering dorm beds and private rooms with and without on-suite ba...


90% - 7 ratings
$6 - $22

Mango Rosa

This hotel is comfortable and stylish. It is arguably the most relaxed high-end place in San Juan del Sur. In ad...


86% - 8 ratings
$80 one bedroom bungalow - $120 two bedroom bungalow

Casa San Francisco Hotel and Restaurant

Located in the heart of the oldest city in the Americas, Casa San Francisco Hotel is a charming colonia hotel. E...


78% - 9 ratings
45 - 60

Top Rated Restaurants

El Pozo

Located in the heart of San Juan del Sur, El Pozo is a contemporary restaurant that offers a change from the tra...


87% - 2 ratings

Liquid

Liquid is Leon's most expensive, and therefore best, disco. But although the 100 C entrance fee might seem steep...


75% - 1 ratings

Asia Latina

It is a little surprising to find Thai cuisine in rice and bean territory, but this stuff is good. A range of ba...


55% - 3 ratings

Top Rated Tours

Julio Tours

Locally owned and operated, this operator specializes in city tours but also takes groups up Volcan Cerro Negro,...


100% - 2 ratings

Tierra Tour

This operator offers just about everything, including trips up every volcano in the area, city tours, flight boo...


100% - 2 ratings

NicarAgua Dulce SA

NicarAgua Dulce SA is the only aquatic tour operator in all Central America that specializes in sightseeing the ...


100% - 3 ratings

Top Rated Schools

Spanish Ya

Teachers in Spanish Ya classes help you learn Spanish in an enjoyable and effective way, while you immerse yours...


100% - 1 ratings

School Xpress

Although the name hardly suggests professionalism, School Xpress offers an interesting and challenging curriculu...


100% - 3 ratings

Nicaragua Mia Spanish School

Nicaragua Mia offers a fairly standard program. Twenty hours of classes, including excursions, will cost you $15...


100% - 2 ratings

Top Rated Services

Services Summary

Internet cafés are sprinkled liberally throughout the city. There are a couple of excellent ones on Avenida An...


0% - 0 ratings

Safety

Ometepe's generally a safe island as far as crime is concerned. The main thing to remember in terms of safety is...


0% - 0 ratings

Services

If you're staying in Moyogalpa, you'll find internet cafes aplenty. Altagracia also has one or two. As for every...


0% - 0 ratings

Top Rated Jobs

La Esperanza Granada

La Esperanza is possibly Granada's most popular volunteering outfit. They specialize in rural education, setting...


100% - 1 ratings

Carita Feliz

The “Spanish Happy Face Foundation” is a privately-financed company that mainly works to feed and educate im...


0% - 0 ratings

Traveler Reviews of Nicaragua

Nicaragua discovery

Rating: 100%

Granada city is so beautiful and lively!! Isletas are wonderful! A great place to discover birds and the life of local people by driving an electric boat on the lake! Can't wait to go back there!

By Sharon, Sep 25, 2008

Tropical and Relaxing Environment

Rating: 100%

I love everything about it!!!!

By V!VA User from California, Apr 04, 2007
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