Nicaragua

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The city of Granada and the landmark Cathedral of Granada in Nicaragua with Lake Nicaragua in the background.

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Overview

An affable all-rounder, Nicaragua embraces travelers with diverse offerings of volcanic landscapes, historic towns, sensational beaches, remote, idyllic islands, wave-battered Pacific beaches and pristine forests.

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Best Things to Do

Experience the best of Nicaragua – where horses pull wagons down the highway and volcanoes rise over forests and farms – with this guide.

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Best Places to Visit

From volcanoes and beaches to colonial architecture and undeveloped beauty, here are the top places to visit.

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Transportation

From budget buses to pricier private transit, here are the best ways to travel around in Nicaragua.

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