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Nicaragua

About this destination

Nicaragua, “Land of Lakes and Volcanoes”, is a country of natural wonders and human-made beauties. As a tropical country, it offers the perfect mix of natural adventure, colonial & modern cities, gastronomy, and happy friendly people.

Facts

  • Geographic Limits: Honduras to the North and Costa Rica to the South
  • Area: 130,373.40 km2
  • Population: +/- 6 million
  • Official Language: Spanish
  • Zone: -6 GMT
  • NationalCurrency: Córdoba (C$)

Culture

Nicaragua has a rich culture; its culture is the result of a mix among natives, Spaniards, and Africans hundreds of years ago. It is known by its delicious gastronomy, tropical dances and music combined with Caribbean sounds.

Travel packages for this destination

Ometepe Adventure

This is the Island of Adventure! Ometepe is a natural wonder, it is the biggest island over the second largest fresh water lake in Latin America. Besides that fact, it has 2 volcanoes. During this excursion, you get the chance to hike Maderas Volcano and Concepcion Volcano, kayak or horse ride in the island and relax on the beach and “ojo de agua”. All this in one place, one island, one piece of our Nicaragua.

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Historic Exploration

During this 6-day private excursion in Nicaragua you are impressed by the rich history over which today's Nicaragua's lifestyle stands up, encompassing natives, pirates, conquerors, and national battles. Besides history, you visit a traditional town, where you enjoy colors, legends, handcrafts, and folklore music. This is not it, as you pass from town to town let your senses be opened admiring natural landscapes. Live Nicaragua during this excursion!

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Granada, Colonial City

You cannot visit Nicaragua at its finest if you haven’t gone to Granada. Colonial Churches, houses, museums, squares and galleries are part of the attractions of this city, as well as its Islets in the Cocibolca Lake and the Mombacho Volcano. Imagine a boat tour around the lake to enjoy the local flora and fauna or a walk in the magnificent Mombacho Volcano. Better yet, you can end your tour at the top of the volcano with a cup of delicious coffee in your hands, an amazing weather and a unique panoramic view of Granada. Can you see it? Do not only imagine it, we invite you to LIVE it with us!

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León, History City

Are you ready to experience history and adrenaline at the same time? Come to León and you will return home with many stories to tell. Impress others hearts describing the amazing history about this city, its local traditions, its heroes and artists. Better yet, tell them the incredible experience lived by doing sandboarding in an active volcano! Of course, pictures cannot be missed as a proof of your adventure descending in a board from the top of a volcano.

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Natural Adventure

This 17-day excursion is a good choice for adventurous willing to explore Nicaragua in all its beauty. Most of the days are filled with adrenaline activities that take place in active volcanoes, rivers, and mountains. While enjoying nature, you can relax from time to time in colonial cities and the Caribbean beaches. There is not time to waste during this natural adventure in Nicaragua!

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