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Discover the Unknown Nicaragua

Nicaragua features active volcanoes, beaches stretching from the Pacific to the Caribbean, tropical islands, volcanic lakes, and colonial buildings. The country includes natural reserves with rainforests and mangroves, museums in historic homes, traditional fishing ports, and waterfalls accessible via marked trails. Colonial churches and cathedrals showcase religious architecture from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Cosigüina Volcano

Chinandega, Nicaragua

Cosigüina Volcano

An 872-meter high volcano located in a nature reserve. The site includes hiking trails and offers views of the Gulf of Fonseca.

Ciudad Antigua Church

Ciudad Antigua, Nicaragua

Ciudad Antigua Church

Religious monument built in 1611 with stone walls and architectural elements of Spanish colonial and Moorish styles.

San Juan del Sur Beach

San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

San Juan del Sur Beach

Seaside resort on the Pacific coast with a crescent-shaped bay. The beach is lined with seafood restaurants and bars.

Apoyo Lagoon

Masaya, Nicaragua

Apoyo Lagoon

A 6.6-kilometer-wide body of water formed in a volcanic crater. The lagoon is surrounded by rainforests and hosts endemic species.

Cerro Negro Volcano

León, Nicaragua

Cerro Negro Volcano

This black strombolian volcano features continuous fumarolic activity and slopes covered in volcanic ash. Hikers can ascend to the summit to view the crater.

Islets of Granada

Granada, Nicaragua

Islets of Granada

A group of 365 volcanic-origin islands in Lake Nicaragua. These islands are home to tropical birds and inhabited by local fishermen who cultivate fruits.

Ometepe Island

Rivas, Nicaragua

Ometepe Island

This lake island consists of the Concepción and Maderas volcanoes. It hosts pre-Columbian petroglyphs, thermal springs, and black-sand beaches.

Masaya Volcano National Park

Masaya, Nicaragua

Masaya Volcano National Park

Protected area featuring two volcanoes and five craters. The Santiago Volcano shows constant activity with gas emissions and visible lava from the access road.

Cathedral of the Assumption

León, Nicaragua

Cathedral of the Assumption

Religious building constructed between 1747 and 1814 with 2-meter thick walls and a roof adorned with four domes. The structure blends Baroque and Neoclassical styles.

Concepcion Volcano

Rivas, Nicaragua

Concepcion Volcano

A stratovolcano 1610 meters high forming the northern part of Ometepe Island. Its last eruption occurred in 2010, and it regularly emits fumaroles.

Church of La Merced

Granada, Nicaragua

Church of La Merced

A baroque-style church built in 1783. Its bell tower provides views of the city and Lake Nicaragua. Inside features include carved columns and a painted ceiling.

Salvador Allende Port

Managua, Nicaragua

Salvador Allende Port

Port on Lake Xolotlán with restaurants, shops, and a promenade. Colorful illuminations light up the facilities at night. Boats offer lake excursions.

Pearl Islands

South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region, Nicaragua

Pearl Islands

Group of 18 tropical islands in the Caribbean Sea with white sand beaches lined with palm groves and clear waters for diving.

Mombacho Volcano

Granada, Nicaragua

Mombacho Volcano

A 1345-meter-high volcano covered in cloud forest, with hiking trails and an information center. Off-road vehicle transportation available.

Ortiz-Gurdian Art Foundation Museum

León, Nicaragua

Ortiz-Gurdian Art Foundation Museum

Collection of Latin American and European art displayed in two 18th-century colonial buildings in central León, featuring paintings and sculptures.

Las Peñitas Beach

León, Nicaragua

Las Peñitas Beach

Fishing village on the Pacific coast with black sand beach, waves for surfing, and various local restaurant options.

Christ of Mercy

San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Christ of Mercy

This 25-meter tall statue of Christ stands on a hill offering a view over San Juan del Sur Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

Somoto Canyon

Somoto, Nicaragua

Somoto Canyon

This 3-kilometer-long rock formation forms a natural gorge between cliffs 150 meters high. Visitors can explore the site with local guides.

Maderas Volcano

Rivas, Nicaragua

Maderas Volcano

This inactive volcano, 1394 meters high, is on Ometepe Island. The rainforest covering it is home to monkeys and birds.

Chocolate Museum

Granada, Nicaragua

Chocolate Museum

This museum presents the different steps of transforming cocoa into chocolate, as well as the history of chocolate production in Nicaragua.

Telica Volcano

León, Nicaragua

Telica Volcano

A volcano 1060 meters high with a 700-meter diameter crater emitting fumaroles and possessing hot springs at its base.

San Ramón Waterfall

Altagracia, Nicaragua

San Ramón Waterfall

A 50-meter high waterfall located on Ometepe Island, accessible by a 3-kilometer trail through a forest.

Indio Maíz Biological Reserve

Río San Juan, Nicaragua

Indio Maíz Biological Reserve

A 3180 km² rainforest habitat for jaguars, howler monkeys, manatees, and over 400 bird species along the Rio San Juan.

Los Guatuzos Natural Reserve

Río San Juan, Nicaragua

Los Guatuzos Natural Reserve

A 437 km² wetland area including rivers, lagoons, and marshes where caimans, turtles, and aquatic birds live near Lake Nicaragua.

Miraflor Natural Reserve

Estelí, Nicaragua

Miraflor Natural Reserve

A 254-square-kilometer protected area presenting dry, humid, and mountainous tropical zones. The reserve houses several bird and orchid species.

Padre Ramos Estuary

Chinandega, Nicaragua

Padre Ramos Estuary

Mangrove ecosystem home to crabs, fish, and sea turtles. The estuary serves as a nesting area for several marine species.

Corn Island

South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region, Nicaragua

Corn Island

Island territory in the Caribbean Sea with white sand beaches and clear waters suitable for diving and swimming.

El Coco Beach

San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

El Coco Beach

Wide strip of gray sand surrounded by wooded hills. The site offers favorable conditions for swimming and surfing.

San Rafael Archangel Church

San Rafael del Norte, Nicaragua

San Rafael Archangel Church

Religious structure built with red bricks in the 19th century, featuring colonial architecture and two-tiered bell towers.

El Ostional Beach

San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

El Ostional Beach

800-meter coastal area lined with palm trees where local fishermen moor their boats and sell fresh fish.

Aserradores Beach

Chinandega, Nicaragua

Aserradores Beach

3-kilometer stretch of black sand with regular waves 1 to 2 meters high, suitable for water activities.

Momotombo Volcano

Managua, Nicaragua

Momotombo Volcano

Active volcanic formation 1297 meters high emitting smoke, with slopes covered in black volcanic rocks.