Title: Visit Central Nicaragua: Best of Central Nicaragua Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Central Nicaragua](https://expedia.ca/Central-Nicaragua-Hotels.d6053702.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Central Nicaragua](https://expedia.ca/Central-Nicaragua-Vacation-Rentals.d6053702.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Central Nicaragua](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Central-Nicaragua.d6053702.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Central Nicaragua](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Central-Nicaragua.d6053702.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Central Nicaragua Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Central-Nicaragua.d6053702.Car-Rental-Guide)[Central Nicaragua Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Central-Nicaragua.d6053702.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Central Nicaragua ## Travel Guide ![Photo provided by Nicaraguan Tourism Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69287-Rio-San-Juan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Nicaraguan Tourism Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69287-Rio-San-Juan.jpg) ![Photo provided by Nicaraguan Tourism Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69288-Rio-San-Juan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Nicaraguan Tourism Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69288-Rio-San-Juan.jpg) ![Photo provided by Nicaraguan Tourism Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69286-Rio-San-Juan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Nicaraguan Tourism Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69286-Rio-San-Juan.jpg) ![Photo provided by errezeta / Nicaraguan Tourism Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69305-Somoto.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by errezeta / Nicaraguan Tourism Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69305-Somoto.jpg) ![Photo provided by errezeta / Nicaraguan Tourism Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69304-Somoto.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by errezeta / Nicaraguan Tourism Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69304-Somoto.jpg) ## Visit Central Nicaragua Things to do #### Explore this picturesque region, which stretches from a soaring mountain range through sprawling coffee plantations to the Pacific coastline. Central Nicaragua is a rewarding destination for travelers who want to explore the outdoors. Its glorious natural countryside consists of cloud forests, coffee farms, lush green hills, rivers and tobacco fields. Visit Central Nicaragua’s cowboy towns and isolated rural villages. Admire pretty waterfalls, hike mountain trails, relax in thermal baths and spot exotic wildlife. Jinotega is the gateway to outdoor adventures in the region’s north. Hike amid cloud forests and visit waterfalls at the Peñas Bancas Massif. Watch for monkeys, wild cats and rare bird species. The extended mountain mass is part of the Bosawas Biosphere Reserve, Central America’s biggest natural reserve. Try zip lining in La Brellera and discover tribal villages while walking in Cerro Datanlí Natural Reserve and the Jinotegan Highlands. Take a guided tour of a coffee farm, trek to summit viewpoints and encounter rundown gold mines around Matagalpa. Travel to Estelí, deep in the heart of the Sébaco Valley. This lively town is famous for tobacco plantations and cigar factories. Find pre-Columbian artifacts in Pueblo Nuevo and browse the workshops of marble artisans in San Juan de Limay. Journey south to the Boaco department and relax in the soothing hot springs near Embalse las Canoas. Camoapa features ruins of an ancient city and the Salinas caves. Scrutinize centuries-old rock art at Piedra Pintada. Be sure to visit Chontales department to experience Nicaragua’s thriving cowboy and cattle-rearing culture. Watch delightful sunsets from towns such as Puerto Diaz on the north shore of Lake Nicaragua. In the region’s southeastern corner is the Río San Juan department. Here, El Castillo is a gateway to the Indio Maíz Biological Reserve. Catch a boat to the Solentiname Islands, a small archipelago on Lake Nicaragua. Reach Central Nicaragua by flying to Managua’s Augusto C. Sandino International Airport and get to your final destination via local buses or on organized tours. Take your time to fully appreciate this scenic region and then relax on the beaches of Nicaragua’s Pacific coastline. - Central Nicaragua Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Central Nicaragua ![Hotel Hex Esteli](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6980000/6975400/6975392/416e82cc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Hex Esteli 200 meters north of La Fortuna Hospital Esteli CA $102 CA $119 total Jan 14 - Jan 15 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Esteli. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Museo de Historia y Arqueología and ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (190 reviews) All good, no complaints Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F01%2F2026&endDate=15%2F01%2F2026&selected=6975392&PinnedHotelID=6975392&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053702) ![Hotel Los Altos Esteli](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10610000/10608200/10608128/5610bed5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Los Altos Esteli Calle transversal #13 Esteli Esteli CA $92 CA $105 total Jan 31 - Feb 1 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Esteli. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Galería de Héroes y Mártires and Esteli City Park are located ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (99 reviews) personnel aimable, localisation parfaite Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026&selected=10608128&PinnedHotelID=10608128&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053702) ![Montebrisa Boutique B&B](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36750000/36746300/36746289/61c163b4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Montebrisa Boutique B&B Del Parque Morazán, 3 Cuadras al Este Matagalpa Matagalpa CA $124 CA $142 total Feb 5 - Feb 6 includes taxes & fees Stay at this B&B in Matagalpa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Guanuca Cultural Center and National Coffee Museum are ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (42 reviews) Beautiful hotel with excellent rooms and service Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F02%2F2026&endDate=06%2F02%2F2026&selected=36746289&PinnedHotelID=36746289&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053702) [See all 52 properties in Central Nicaragua](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F01%2F2026&endDate=09%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6053702) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Mil flores de Palsila es una cabaña de montaña con temperaturas de 18-24 grados.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103330000/103325300/103325258/9376b62d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mil flores de Palsila es una cabaña de montaña con temperaturas de 18-24 grados. Matagalpa Matagalpa Stay at this vacation home in Matagalpa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions El Castillo del Cacao Museum and Cathedral ... Amazing property Amazing property and location, there were some minor inconveniences but nothing to stress about. Downstairs showerhead needs to be replaced and I had issues turning off the living room lights. It's a dimmer switch and sometimes it would not go to the off position. Again, nothing to stress about but ... Reviewed on Aug 3, 2024 [](https://expedia.ca/Matagalpa-Hotels-Mil-Flores-De-Palsila-Es-Una-Cabana-De-Montana-Con-Temperaturas-De-18-24-Grados.h103325258.Hotel-Information) ![Cottage Style Cabin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100850000/100841800/100841733/w1024h572x0y56-355c0b0c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cottage Style Cabin El arenal Matagalpa Stay at this cabin in Matagalpa. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions La Bujona Waterfall and El Castillo del Cacao Museum are located nearby. 2/10 (1 review) Do not rent this property The ad says washer and dryer but when you get there they tell you it's not for guests but you can use it. I used it for one wash and it took all the water in the tank so for the rest of the day we had no water. They came to fix it and it took until 10pm the following day. The owner of the property ... Reviewed on Aug 22, 2024 [](https://expedia.ca/Matagalpa-Hotels-Cottage-Style-Cabin.h100841733.Hotel-Information) ![House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73380000/73370200/73370151/39b88412_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### House Jinotega Jinotega Stay at this apartment in Jinotega. Popular attractions Parque Central de Jinotega and La Cruz Hill are located nearby. El apartamento tiene excelente ubicacion y el clima es estupendo. Lo que puede mejorar es ubicar una refrigedora (aunque sea pequeña) en el apartamento. 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Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. [](https://expedia.ca/Esteli-City-Park-Esteli.d6324350.Vacation-Attraction) #### Estanzuela Waterfall Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Estanzuela Waterfall during your travels in Esteli. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. [](https://expedia.ca/Estanzuela-Waterfall-Esteli.d553248621592397555.Vacation-Attraction) #### Palo Solo Park Explore the great outdoors at Palo Solo Park, a lovely green space in Juigalpa. Take in the festivals and mountain views in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Palo-Solo-Park-Juigalpa.d553248621532965078.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Managua City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47831198/cae2d805-5959-4d55-9a14-584fbb0c45c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Managua City Tour CA $115 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/managua-city-tour.a47831198.activity-details) ![Cascada Blanca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2223707/a854e83f-c218-4853-93d9-52027abc6cb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day Trip to Cascada Blanca Waterfall in Matagalpa from Granada CA $91 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-trip-to-cascada-blanca-waterfall-in-matagalpa-from-granada.a2223707.activity-details) ![Picture 13 for Activity Get to Know Granada, Sail on the Islets and The Lava Lake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48014356/8112e09f-9dc8-4262-ab85-395c2c1b0ed7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Exploring Granada and Masaya Full day tour CA $232 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/exploring-granada-and-masaya-full-day-tour.a48014356.activity-details) ![Leon Nicaragua City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48022360/869c576b-aae5-420d-aa2e-b47d3051cd6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Leon Nicaragua City Tour CA $167 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/leon-nicaragua-city-tour.a48022360.activity-details) ![Volcano Crater Sunset Experience in Masaya](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50844187/1df57863-c9b3-4079-864e-cd9913b32faf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Volcano Crater Sunset Experience in Masaya CA $56 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/volcano-crater-sunset-experience-in-masaya.a50844187.activity-details) ![Managua Love Stories: A Romantic Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3388663/20e2479f-469d-4c29-9050-c19f9d8b9c68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Managua Love Stories: A Walking Tour CA $658 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/managua-love-stories-a-walking-tour.a3388663.activity-details) [See all activities in Central Nicaragua](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Central-Nicaragua.d6053702.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Central Nicaragua ![Matagalpa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/5bc0e4ace4cfafe87b8769978bda7462.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Matagalpa ![Photo by throwingsofas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0a21e5de2cb402695580ae7672f53944.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Los Chiles ![Photo by Kasey Kindle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4836d7358b99f5a3645ac2ff44f57eff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Catacamas ![Photo by Julia Harris](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2824a52cc321127e2668227aaba39d31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Jinotega ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Packages - [Reserva Natural Miraflor ](https://www.expedia.ca/Reserva-Natural-Miraflor-Nicaragua.d6351583.Vacation-Attraction) - Cities near Central Nicaragua - Places of interest [Matagalpa](https://expedia.ca/Matagalpa.dx6053701)[Los Chiles](https://expedia.ca/Los-Chiles.dx6054353)[Catacamas](https://expedia.ca/Catacamas.dx6312325)[Jinotega](https://expedia.ca/Jinotega.dx6351015)[Puerto Lempira](https://expedia.ca/Puerto-Lempira.dx3000442129)[Dipilito](https://expedia.ca/Dipilito.dx662833516901212160) - [Bosawas Biosphere Reserve ](https://expedia.ca/Bosawas-Biosphere-Reserve-Nicaragua.d6351580.Vacation-Attraction) - [Reserva Natural Tepesomoto-Pataste ](https://expedia.ca/Reserva-Natural-Tepesomoto-Pataste-Somoto.d553248621532964594.Vacation-Attraction) - [Reserva Natural Miraflor ](https://expedia.ca/Reserva-Natural-Miraflor-Nicaragua.d6351583.Vacation-Attraction) ![](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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