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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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