The 8 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
From the 5 guides that rank for "best places to visit in nicaragua"
Named by 4 of 51. Ometepe IslandA figure-8 island in Lake Nicaragua formed by two volcanoes, Maderas and Concepción, both of which can be climbed.Reached by regular ferries and protected as a Biosphere Reserve.
Named by 3 of 52. GranadaA Spanish colonial town founded in 1524 with restored cathedrals, and a good base for day trips.Called the oldest city in Central America, with 17th-century churches and pastel houses.
Named by 3 of 53. San Juan del SurA fishing village on a horseshoe bay, with turtles hatching on the beaches between September and April.Popular with surfers and backpackers, and not far from the Costa Rican border.
Named by 3 of 54. Masaya VolcanoAn active volcano you can drive up to see lava at the bottom of the crater, most dramatic at night.A short walk up gets you close to the crater, and the nearby Masaya market is about 30 minutes from Granada.
Named by 2 of 55. LeónA laid-back university city with the second-best colonial architecture in the country, and quieter than Granada.Its cathedral is the biggest in Central America.
Named by 2 of 56. Laguna de ApoyoA volcanic crater lake with warm water, a short bus ride from Granada.A 48 square km lake in an old crater, good for swimming, hiking or kayaking.
Named by 2 of 57. Cerro NegroNicaragua's youngest volcano, known for sandboarding down its slopes at up to 60 km/h.It is an easy add-on from León.
8. Corn IslandsIslands off the Caribbean coast, far from the country's other attractions.Pick a place for live fares. Watch them and we alert you when they drop.
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Travel guides most often name November to April as the best time to visit Nicaragua.
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