Nicaragua
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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- Robert Isenberg | Nov 27, 2025The 9 best things to do in Nicaragua
- Lonely Planet Editors | Nov 27, 2025The 10 best places to visit in Nicaragua
- Lonely Planet Editors | Nov 5, 2025How to get around in Nicaragua
- Sarah Gilbert | Oct 17, 2025A guide to Nicaragua
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Top places to visit in Nicaragua
Discover the best attractions in Nicaragua from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
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Attraction in LeónIglesia de San Juan Bautista de Sutiaba - Attraction in Isla de OmetepeVolcán Concepción
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Attraction in ManaguaMuseo Arqueológico Huellas de Acahualinca - Attraction in Isla de OmetepeCascada San Ramón
- Attraction in Isla de OmetepeMuseos El Ceibo
- Attraction in NicaraguaReserva Natural Chocoyero-El Brujo
- Attraction in LeónMuseo Histórico de la Revolución
- Attraction in LeónCatedral de León
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Nicaragua travel tips from Lonely Planet experts
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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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Transportation
From budget buses to pricier private transit, here are the best ways to travel around in Nicaragua.
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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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