Title: Visit Western Nicaragua: Best of Western Nicaragua Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Western Nicaragua

## Travel Guide

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![Western Nicaragua which includes rocky coastline](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/84000/84181-Puerto-Salvador-Allende.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Managua showing tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/84000/84143-Managua.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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## Visit Western Nicaragua

Where to stay

Things to do

#### From glorious Pacific beaches to colonial cities, soaring volcanoes and the huge Lake Nicaragua, this is the country’s most-loved tourist region.

Discover varied landscapes, colonial history, tribal traditions and thrilling outdoor pursuits in Western Nicaragua. Bask in the sun on pristine beaches, relax at surfer towns and tour ancient colonial cities. Trek to the summit of tall volcanic peaks, spot majestic wildlife at nature reserves and sail to lake islands. Stretching along the nation’s Pacific Ocean coast, Western Nicaragua is an accessible area framed by volcanic landscapes and vast lakes.

Bustling Managua on the banks of Lake Xolotlán is the Nicaraguan capital and main arrival point. Explore the city’s museums, monuments, street art and energetic nightlife districts. Marvel at the restored Spanish-built masterpieces that decorate nearby Granada, a city established in 1523\. Browse the galleries and artisan workshops of Masaya and its villages, collectively called the Pueblos Blancos. Find more colonial landmarks and age-old ruins in León.

Go beach hopping and swim in brilliant blue water along the Pacific coast. In the north, Jiquilillo Beach is popular among surfers. Las Peñitas is a gateway for boat and kayak tours on the crocodile-inhabited waters of Isla Juan Venado Natural Reserve. Watch pretty sunsets while riding on horseback at Pochomil and La Boquita. Experience time-honored fishing traditions at Casares and Huehuete.

To the south, San Juan del Sur is a short drive from several beaches. Among these are Playa Maderas, Playa Marsella and El Toro. Observe nesting sea turtles at La Flor Wildlife Refuge.

Inland, Lake Nicaragua offers many outdoor adventures. Challenge the grueling treks to the summits of Concepción Volcano and Maderas Volcano, both located on Ometepe Island. Explore the secluded bays of Zapatera Island. Other popular hikes include trails around Masaya Volcano and San Cristobal Volcano. Cruise on the waterways of the Delta del Estero Real Natural Reserve and observe monkeys and myriad birdlife in Chocoyero-El Brujo Natural Reserve.

Managua’s Augusto C. Sandino International Airport is the principal transportation hub for Nicaragua and Western Nicaragua. This breathtaking region presents a fascinating snapshot of Nicaragua, the Land of Lakes and Volcanoes.

### Where to stay in Western Nicaragua

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### Rancho Santana

 While visiting Rancho Santana, you might make a stop by sights like Rancho Santana Beach and Santana Beach. 

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![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ddbe1d9a04001077d954cc960fbca147.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### District VI

 If you're spending some time in District VI, Lake Managua and Pharaoh's Casino Camino Real are top sights worth seeing. 

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### District I

 If you're spending some time in District I, Galerias Santo Domingo Shopping Center and Metrocentro are top sights worth seeing. 

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### Guacalito de La Isla

 While Guacalito de La Isla might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Guacalito de la Isla Golf Course and Gigante Beach. 

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Juan-Del-Sur-Guacalito-De-La-Isla.dx553248635976396839)

![San Juan del Sur which includes a bay or harbour, a beach and a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/63000/63488-San-Juan-Del-Sur.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Centro

 If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Centro and surrounding area, you can visit San Juan del Sur Beach and San Juan del Sur Port. 

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### Paradise Bay

4/5(2 area reviews)

 Though Paradise Bay might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Old Lighthouse Trail and San Juan del Sur Port. 

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- Western Nicaragua Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Western Nicaragua

![Best Western Las Mercedes Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/174200/174102/cadfa25b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Best Western Las Mercedes Airport

Km 11.5 Carretera Norte Managua 

CA $99

CA $114 total

Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Managua. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,518 reviews)

Great breakfast and nice pools for the kids

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

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Hotel Globales Camino Real Managua

Km 9.5 Carretera Norte Managua 

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

CA $119

CA $136 total

Dec 16 - Dec 17

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Managua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)

Best option near the airport

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

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Hotel Contempo

KM 11 Carretera Masaya 400 metros Managua Managua

CA $128

CA $147 total

Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Managua. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (491 reviews)

For the delux room with king size bed the was very comfortable and the bathroom, omg is was ginormous. I enjoyed the jacuzzi. Tub

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

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Rancho Santana

Comarca Limon #1, Carretera Las Salinas Tola Rivas

Book a stay at this luxury condo in Tola. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Rancho Santana Beach and Escondido Beach are ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)

Great stay

Very nice stay. The room was great with an amazing beach view. Food and service we’re very good but prices are comparable to similar quality hotel in the US. So prepare to pay.

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2025

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La Santa Maria Resort

Calle Barlovento San Juan del Sur Rivas

Stay at this condo in San Juan del Sur. Enjoy free parking, a health club, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Petroglyph and San Juan del ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (59 reviews)

I don't have much to add except to say thank you for the wonderful stay, the friendly and helpful staff, the clean and tidy facilities, and the peaceful atmosphere that makes me want to come back.

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

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Beachside stay at Villa ViYarte

Playa Marsella San Juan del Sur 

Book a stay at this business-friendly villa in San Juan del Sur. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Playa Marsella and Maderas ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (22 reviews)

I enjoyed the proximity to the beach, staff were friendly.

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025

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### Popular places to visit

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#### San Juan del Sur Beach

4/5(5 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, San Juan del Sur Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to San Juan del Sur. Discover the bars in this relaxing area, or seek out the surfing spots. 

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Juan-Del-Sur-Beach-San-Juan-del-Sur.d6111607.Vacation-Attraction)

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#### Puerto Salvador Allende

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Dine at one of the many restaurants, stroll along the lakeside boulevard and take a boat trip to nearby Love Island.

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#### El Remanso Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, El Remanso Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to San Juan del Sur. Discover the bars in this relaxing area, or seek out the surfing spots. 

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#### Maderas Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Maderas Beach during your travels in San Juan del Sur? Discover the bars in this relaxing area, or seek out the surfing spots. 

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#### Carlos Roberto Huembes Market

4/5(2 reviews)

Devote a few hours to exploring this vast marketplace, filled with thousands of stalls selling food, furniture and traditional arts and crafts.

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![Granada Cathedral showing heritage architecture, a city and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/63000/63490-Granada-Cathedral.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Granada Cathedral

4/5(10 reviews)

Marvel at the colorful façade of this 16th-century cathedral and tour the interior for its chapels, paintings and statues.

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## Cities near Western Nicaragua

![Managua which includes a city and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69289-Managua.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Managua

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### Granada

![La Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/d2f46d203e77b0e4c68acce67d428819.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### La Cruz

![Corinto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/ac8c6e14924f9564f43546bed17be372.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Corinto

- Cities near Western Nicaragua
- Places of interest

[Managua](https://expedia.ca/Managua.dx6053704)[Granada](https://expedia.ca/Granada.dx500193)[La Cruz](https://expedia.ca/La-Cruz.dx6034169)[Corinto](https://expedia.ca/Corinto.dx6035226)[Pochomil](https://expedia.ca/Pochomil.dx6051120)[Sapoa](https://expedia.ca/Sapoa.dx6143382)[Masatepe](https://expedia.ca/Masatepe.dx6144163)[Puerto Momotombo](https://expedia.ca/Puerto-Momotombo.dx6204240)[San Juan del Sur](https://expedia.ca/San-Juan-Del-Sur.dx6212446)[Aserradores](https://expedia.ca/Aserradores.dx6280033)[Tola](https://expedia.ca/Tola.dx6342037)[Nindiri](https://expedia.ca/Nindiri.dx6345783)[Mechapa](https://expedia.ca/Mechapa.dx6350995)[Ticuantepe](https://expedia.ca/Ticuantepe.dx6351002)[La Boquita](https://expedia.ca/La-Boquita.dx6351008)[Villa El Carmen](https://expedia.ca/Villa-El-Carmen.dx6351010)[Masachapa](https://expedia.ca/Masachapa.dx6351043)[Manzanillo](https://expedia.ca/Manzanillo.dx6351049)[Playa Colorado](https://expedia.ca/Playa-Colorado.dx6351051)[Popoyo](https://expedia.ca/Popoyo.dx6351053)[Las Salinas de Nagualapa](https://expedia.ca/Las-Salinas-De-Nagualapa.dx6351057)

- [Galerias Santo Domingo Shopping Center ](https://expedia.ca/Galerias-Santo-Domingo-Shopping-Center-District-I.d553248621532963645.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Puerto Salvador Allende ](https://expedia.ca/Puerto-Salvador-Allende-District-I.d553248621532962589.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Laguna de Apoyo ](https://expedia.ca/Laguna-De-Apoyo-Nicaragua.d6351135.Vacation-Attraction)
- [El Remanso Beach ](https://expedia.ca/El-Remanso-Beach-San-Juan-del-Sur.d553248621558565604.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Maderas Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Maderas-Beach-San-Juan-del-Sur.d553248621564732261.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Multicentro Las Americas Shopping Center ](https://expedia.ca/Multicentro-Las-Americas-Shopping-Center-Bello-Horizonte.d6182615.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Carlos Roberto Huembes Market ](https://expedia.ca/Carlos-Roberto-Huembes-Market-District-V.d6111616.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Granada Cathedral ](https://expedia.ca/Granada-Cathedral-Managua.d6111602.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Managua Cathedral ](https://expedia.ca/Managua-Cathedral-District-I.d6111584.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Parque Central ](https://expedia.ca/Parque-Central-Managua.d6111604.Vacation-Attraction)

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