Title: Visit Nicaragua: Best of Nicaragua Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Nicaragua Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Nicaragua.d134.Hotel-Destinations)[Vacation Rentals in Nicaragua](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Nicaragua.d134.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)[Nicaragua Flights](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Nicaragua.d134.Flight-Destinations)[Nicaragua Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Nicaragua.d134.Car-Rental-Destinations)[Nicaragua Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Nicaragua.d134.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Nicaragua ## Travel Guide ![Photo provided by Nicaraguan Tourism Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/63000/63495-Nicaragua.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Nicaraguan Tourism Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/63000/63495-Nicaragua.jpg) ![Photo provided by Nicaraguan Tourism Board/Dick Washbume](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/63000/63504-Nicaragua.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Nicaraguan Tourism Board/Dick Washbume](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/63000/63504-Nicaragua.jpg) ![Photo provided by Nicaraguan Tourism Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/196000/196662-Nicaragua.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Nicaraguan Tourism Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/196000/196662-Nicaragua.jpg) ![Photo provided by Nicaraguan Tourism Board/Dick Washbume](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/63000/63508-Nicaragua.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Nicaraguan Tourism Board/Dick Washbume](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/63000/63508-Nicaragua.jpg) ![Photo provided by Nicaraguan Tourism Board/Dick Washbume](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/63000/63509-Nicaragua.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Nicaraguan Tourism Board/Dick Washbume](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/63000/63509-Nicaragua.jpg) #### Discover the active volcanoes, tropical islands, beautiful scenery and colonial architecture of Central America’s largest country. Nicaragua is a fascinating Central American country with coastal beauty, pre-Columbian history and numerous outdoor activities. Enjoy the contrasts of two exciting coasts along the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. León in the north has museums, cathedrals and an exciting nightlife. Find art of Latin American masters in the Museo de Arte Fundación Ortiz-Gurdián. East of town, climb the active Cerro Negro Volcano and sandboard down its black slopes. Travel to [Managua](https://www.expedia.ca/Managua.d6053704.Destination-Travel-Guides), the capital, to admire the [National Palace](https://www.expedia.ca/National-Palace-Managua.d6111582.Vacation-Attraction) (Palacio Nacional), an impressive building that miraculously survived a devastating 1972 earthquake. See theater, ballet or a festival in the Rubén Darío National Theater nearby. Just north of the city, the Museum of Acahualinca features human footprints trapped in volcanic mud that’s thousands of years old. In [Granada](https://www.expedia.ca/Granada.d500193.Destination-Travel-Guides), climb to the top of the bell tower of Iglesia de la Merced (Church of Mercy), an ancient worn-looking church with a beautiful interior. Gaze across the city to see another colonial treasure, [Granada Cathedral](https://www.expedia.ca/Granada-Cathedral-Granada.d6111602.Vacation-Attraction) (Catedral de Granada). Explore the waterfront, drive into the cloud forest at the top of Mombacho Volcano and kayak around islets in Lake Nicaragua. Visit the farmers markets of Estelí. See a remote waterfall and take a unique tour in this region of cigar factories. Along the southwestern coast, enjoy the beaches of San Juan del Sur, where you can sunbathe or ride a horse. The surf scene here includes great wave conditions and an exciting nightlife. Find more surfing near Chinandega, farther north along the Pacific Ocean. The two Corn Islands 43 miles (69 kilometers) off Nicaragua’s eastern Mosquito Coast in the Caribbean Sea offer excellent snorkeling and diving. Swim along the living coral reef among rays, dolphins and schools of colorful fish. On the mainland, enjoy sunrises and seafood in Bluefields and see the turtle hatcheries near the Pearl Lagoon. Visit Nicaragua for Spanish language immersion while you enjoy attractions and activities. Check the U.S. State Department Nicaragua travel pages for any specific concerns before your travels. ### Popular cities in Nicaragua [ManaguaKnown for Tours, Volcano and Entertainment](https://expedia.ca/Managua.dx6053704) A rich cultural and natural heritage, including ancient crater lakes and remnants of 16th-century colonial architecture, characterize the Nicaraguan capital. ## Reasons to visit - Puerto Salvador Allende - Granada Cathedral - Carlos Roberto Huembes Market [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Managua.dx6053704)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Managua-Hotels.d6053704.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [San Juan del SurKnown for Beaches, Relaxing and Bars](https://expedia.ca/San-Juan-Del-Sur.dx6212446) Join the sun-kissed surfers at the beautiful beaches of this colorful and fun-loving town located on Nicaragua’s sunny southwest coast. ## Reasons to visit - San Juan del Sur Beach - Maderas Beach - El Remanso Beach [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/San-Juan-Del-Sur.dx6212446)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/San-Juan-Del-Sur-Hotels.d6212446.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [LeónKnown for Cathedrals, Walking and Tours](https://expedia.ca/Leon.dx6035415) Learn to surf, see turtles at coastal resorts and find out about the country’s complex past as you discover this fascinating Nicaraguan city. ## Reasons to visit - Cathedral of Leon - Recoleccion Church [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Leon.dx6035415)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Leon-Hotels.d6035415.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [GranadaKnown for Tours, Lakes and Volcano](https://expedia.ca/Granada.dx500193) One of the oldest settlements in Nicaragua is known for its colonial architecture, churches and natural surroundings. ## Reasons to visit - Granada Cathedral - Reserva Natural Volcán Mombacho [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Granada.dx500193)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Granada-Hotels.d500193.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Altagracia](https://expedia.ca/Altagracia.dx662840368453910528) ## Reasons to visit - Charco Verde Lake - Santo Domingo Beach [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Altagracia.dx662840368453910528)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Altagracia-Hotels.d662840368453910528.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Tola](https://expedia.ca/Tola.dx6342037) ## Reasons to visit - Gigante Beach [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Tola.dx6342037)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Tola-Hotels.d6342037.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ## Regions in Nicaragua ![Rio San Juan featuring forests and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69288-Rio-San-Juan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rio San Juan Discover wild rivers and magnificent rain forest in this unspoiled district of Nicaragua, known for its natural beauty and fantastic ecotourism destinations. [](https://expedia.ca/Rio-San-Juan.dx6314182) ![Corn Island featuring boating, tropical scenes and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69291-Corn-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### South Caribbean Coast Visit nature reserves, tribal villages, tropical islands and pirate towns nestled between the Caribbean Sea and areas of verdant jungle. [](https://expedia.ca/South-Caribbean-Coast.dx6314220) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Nicaragua ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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