City: Nicaragua
Top Things to do in Nicaragua
Top Hotels in Nicaragua
- 1. Casa San Francisco
- 2. Morgan's Rock Hacienda and Ecolodge
- 3. Hotel Plaza Colon
- 4. Best Western Las Mercedes Airport
- 5. Aqua Oceanfront Resort and Residences at Redonda Bay
- 6. InterContinental Managua at Metrocentro Mall
- 7. Hilton Princess Managua
- 8. Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Eco Spa
- 9. Hotel Patio del Malinche
- 10. Globales Camino Real
Countries
Top 10 Nature & Parks in Nicaragua, Nicaragua
Nicaragua (/ˌnɪkəˈrɑːɡwə, -ˈræɡ-, -ɡjuə/ ( listen); Spanish: [nikaˈɾaɣwa]), officially the Republic of Nicaragua (Spanish: República de Nicaragua (help·info)), is the largest country in the Central American isthmus, bordered by Honduras to the north, the Caribbean to the east, Costa Rica to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Managua is the country's capital and largest city and is also the third-largest city in Central America, behind Tegucigalpa and Guatemala City. The multi-ethnic population of six million includes people of indigenous, European, African, and Asian heritage. The main language is Spanish. Native tribes on the Mosquito Coast speak their own languages and English.
Restaurants in Nicaragua
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2. Volcan Cosiguina
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By LuisVanegas - Chinandega, Nicaragua
The region of Chinandega where Cosigüina volcano is located is a tropical dry area, so do not expect cool weather, instead you will experience one of the wildest humid and warm places. During the hike you will be able to see many birds and if you are lucky (and early enough) you may see some small wild pigs and almost for sure the steps of the wild deer. Do not go without a guide, there are many confusing trails that may make you lose your way. The views at the summit are gorgeous and you will feel like the effort was worth. When back in Potosí you can learn about the local fishing business and if you dare you can swim in the local popular natural swimming pool. There are two roads to the Cosigüina summit, I would recommend the Potosí trail for those who want a full experience and the Cabo de Hornos road for those who want to hike the shortest way. Both are worth, but always go with a local expert guide.
3. Volcan Concepcion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 279 reviews
Reviewed By cbaldwin023 - New York City, United States
Great hike about 12 miles in total (19km). Started @7am and finished around 3pm with my guide Danilo Flores. I greatly enjoyed doing the hike with him as he offered much guidance and ensured we went the safest routes and made it to the crater of the volcano unlike other guides who would cheat their clients out of making it to the crater. On the hike you start out going through farmland and then progress into basically the jungle where you encounter howler and capuchin monkeys. Next up is a very loose rocky terrain that requires good footwear. To reach the summit of Concepción with a peak elevation of 5280ft (1600m) requires some great focus and maneuvering that Danilo assist with. When we reached the crater we were hit with very strong winds and low visibility but was well worth it. Going down was tricky, due to the loose rocks, but was was fun sliding down and planning each step looking for the most stable rock to land on. We stoped for lunch on the way down and had a great view of the Ometepe and the Lake. This hike was well worth it and I’d love to do it again. Danilo’s contact info is +50583647211 through WhatsApp and he is completely fluent in English and also offers scooter rentals for a great price to travel around the island on your own
4. Volcan Maderas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 331 reviews
The last eruption from this dormant volcano was 10,000 years ago.
Reviewed By lifeinthetopbunk - Philadelphia, United States
Volcan Maderas is covered in forest, which makes it a great place to hike if you burn easily! The top 300-400 meters are cloud forest; we couldn't see anything on the way up because it was too cloudy, but luckily on the way down, the clouds broke, and we got magnificent views of Concepción, the isthmus, and the lake. Like most hikes in tropical regions, this is tough. It involves getting very muddy and climbing, ducking, crawling, and rappelling to get to the crater. If you're the sort of person who enjoys those things, this is a fabulous hike. We hired a guide, which I think is necessary; while there is one main trail once you get onto it, there are lots of misleading paths on the way to that trail and no signs. Our guide was funny, considerate, and patient with our lackluster Spanish skills. I highly recommend him if you're in the Merida area! His name is Simeon, and his number is +505 (83) 26 36 61. The hike took us 8.5 hours (including a half hour lunch break), and we walked directly up a path from Merida, so no transportation was required. All in all, a challenging but fantastic experience.
5. Popoyo Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
This beach is gaining a following as one of the best surfing beaches anywhere.
Reviewed By celinep588 - Paris, France
The view is impressive! Great waves for small and big kids. Nice restaurant. Incredible nature around. 30° for December, what else could we ask?...
6. Masaya Volcano National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,329 reviews
Reviewed By BlueDevilOKC - Oklahoma City, United States
The night tour at Masaya is 100% worth your time, money, and effort. There aren’t that many accessible places on earth where you can stare down into a pool of molten lava. See the lava shift; hear the earth churn. We were mesmerized. Note: when you are waiting in the car line for your turn to go to the top, it is worth it to get out of your vehicle to explore the visitor center.
7. Mombacho Volcano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,130 reviews
Reviewed By 567alexanderp - Cambridge, United Kingdom
The hikes on top, in the cloud forest, are pleasant and mid-level, at the souvenir shop station, excellent coffee tours are available -- ask at the cafe de flores shop. To hike up you need to arrive before 11 am, later you have to take the bus up but could hike down.
8. Somoto Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By 457mariannef - Sydney, Australia
We did the 6 hour tour with guide Noel who was brilliant: enthusiastic, encouraging but very safety conscious and he had good English too. The 6 hour trip is definitely the way to go as you get more time in this lovely place and see another canyon. We hiked, swam, scrambled and jumped (last bit optional so you don't need to be very daring to go). It was fun and relaxing. It was my partner's 50th birthday and the company surprised him with a cake and a traditional birthday song. Everyone was so lovely and friendly. I cannot recommend this trip and this company enough. Go to Nicaragua (it's terrific) and do this trip. Thanks Somoto Canyon Tours team for making Graeme's birthday brilliant.
9. Cerro Negro Volcano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,141 reviews
Reviewed By Alfish96
Book the volcano boarding with Quetzaltrekkers - firstly, they donate most of your money to their scholarship scheme for nicaraguan kids, for the same price as other tour companies ($30 inc park entry). secondly, you go an hour earlier than all other tour groups so we didn’t have to wait for others to go down, we were the only ones up there the first time. It’s also a lot cooler. i dont know how big their groups can get, but there were only 5 of us which was perfect. They also offer for you to do it a second time, which is worth the extra hike up!
10. Islets of Granada
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,936 reviews
Reviewed By sphyggy - Vallejo, United States
We were taken by boat, to one of the islets. We had lunch and then a couple of hours to hang out. So relaxing and beautiful! Could have stayed all day if able. Beautiful scenery, sat and read and listened to the birds, etc.
