Luxury Nicaragua Vacations

For many, Nicaragua won’t necessarily be the first on a bucket list, which may be a result of its complicated past revolutionary history and political situation, coupled with some geological and climatological difficulties. However, Nicaraguans are warm and hospitable people, who welcome tourists with open arms. Now is a fantastic time to visit, as it is far from overridden with tourists and you’re guaranteed to have a truly unique and authentic Latin America experience in this beautiful part of Central America.

The university town of Leon is a fascinating place to learn about Nicaragua’s whirlwind revolutionary past. Combine this with a few days in Granada, a beautiful Spanish colonial town, just a 30 minute drive from the capital city of Managua and located on the shores of the glistening Lake Nicaragua – Central America’s largest body of water. On this mystical lake is where you will find Ometepe Island, home to two imposing twin volcanoes, Concepción and Maderas, the former of which is still active. A stay on this island will take you on rewarding volcano hikes, wonderfully scenic bike rides, local farm visits and wild beach walks. While often overshadowed by neighbouring Costa Rica when it comes to wildlife, Nicaragua is actually home to a number of abundant rainforests and excellent wildlife spotting opportunities, including sloths, monkeys, capybara, tropical birds, and caiman, among many others. The spectacular Corn Islands boast some near-empty palm-fringed beaches, excellent for a few nights of relaxation, and the Pacific is a surfer’s paradise with some wild world-famous waves.