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Nicaragua is located between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, is a Central American nation known for its dramatic terrain of lakes, volcanoes and beaches. Vast Lake Managua and the iconic stratovolcano Momotombo sit north of the capital Managua. To its south is Granada, noted for its Spanish colonial architecture and an archipelago of navigable islets rich in tropical bird life.
Population: 6.218 million
Capital: Managua
Currency: Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO)
Official languages: Spanish & English
Different ways to move around: chicken buses, shuttle bus or taxi. You can have trouble driving a car in Nicaragua ( Night ride, parking, corrupt cops, etc)
The local bus system offers a good service to get the San Juan Del Sur.
The easiest option to get to Popoyo is to take a local bus, also known as a “chicken bus”, to
The canyon is located only fifteen minutes west from the city of Somoto. From Managua, you can take a bus
Laguna de Apoyo is approximately a 20 minute drive from both Masaya and Granada, and about an hour drive from
The best way to visit Telica Volcano is to begin your journey at the town of San Jacinto. From there,
Because you cannot get to Cerro Negro Volcano by public transportation, you have to book a tour at your hostel
To reach Ometepe Island, you have to take the ferry from San Jorge. The best way to visit Ometepe Island
The Peñas Blancas Natural Reserve can be reached by bus from the Guanuca Terminal, which takes approximately 2.5 to 3
Masaya Volcano is situated 20 km south of Managua. You can hike to the crater on your own or book
The city of Granada is easily accessible by bus or taxi from Managua. The narrow streets of Granada are challenging
From Managua, you can easily get to the city of Leon by bus from UCA Microbus Terminal.
