The flow of tourists to Nicaragua is growing every year, and no wonder: This is a real paradise for those who are interested in budget ecotourism, beach and water sports recreation.
Attractive places for nature lovers and hikers are Ometepe Island and Mombacho volcano, the mountainous Matagalpa region where coffee is grown, as well as the isolated and “wild” Caribbean coast and the Corn Islands. The Rio San Juan region is home to the most extensive rainforest north of the Amazon, and it is a fast-growing ecotourist destination with a huge variety of wildlife. And the San Juan River itself is great for sports and trophy fishing. Also worth noting is the Silvestre Privada Montecristo Nature Reserve in Boca de Sabalos.
Taking a break from outdoor recreation, in Nicaragua it is worth exploring the old colonial cities of Nicaragua — at least the beautiful Leon and Granada.
The best surfing beaches, quite world-class, are located on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua. At the same time, the North Pacific region, which is located at the junction of two tectonic plates, is considered one of the places with the highest volcanic activity on Earth. In addition, it is the birthplace of two national icons: the poet Ruben Dario and the rum “Flor de Caña”. The southern part of the Pacific coast is a narrow strip of land between the ocean and Lake Nicaragua with the iconic island of Two Mountains (Ometepe). There are numerous surf spots and the beautiful resort of San Juan del Sur.
Spanish is spoken in Nicaragua. Don’t expect to meet many English-speaking Nicaraguans outside the largest and most expensive hotels.