Nicaragua

Red-eyed tree frog on the slopes of Volcano Mombacho

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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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Places in Nicaragua

• León and the North West
• Caribbean Coast and the Islands
• Around Managua
• Managua
• Granada and Around
• Northern Highlands
• Pacific South West
• Masaya and Los Pueblos
• Boaco and Chontales

All Activities in Nicaragua

Top Rated Hotels

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Top Rated Restaurants

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Traveler Reviews of Nicaragua

Nicaragua is an excellent destination

Rating: 100%

I like most the diverse cultural places and things to do. In general Nicaragua has a lot of different places to go like beaches (both pacific and atlantic are great), colonial Cities (Granada and Leon), cultural cities (Masaya, White Towns or pueblos blancos), adventure (Mombacho, Volcan Masaya, Cerro Negro) and great food and drinks (Flor de Caña).

By V!VA User, Mar 22, 2009

Nicaragua discovery

Rating: 100%

Granada city is so beautiful and lively!! The 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, relaxing environment

Rating: 100%

I love everything about Nicaragua!

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

Great V!VA Travel Guides Books about Nicaragua

V!VA List Latin America, 333 Places and Experiences that People Love Packed with tales of travels from Tijuana to Tierra del Fuego, this compilation provides firsthand knowledge about places to visit, things to do, and where to stay, as well as insight into local cultures and customs. Get it from Amazon, Barnes&Noble or direct from V!VA. Download free chapters from this book. Download free Google Earth version chapters.