Top Things to do in Rivas Department
Top Hotels in Rivas Department
- 1. Morgan's Rock Hacienda and Ecolodge
- 2. Aqua Oceanfront Resort and Residences at Redonda Bay
- 3. Hotel Victoriano
- 4. La Veranera - Playa El Coco
- 5. Selina Maderas
- 6. El Jardin Hotel and Restaurant
- 7. HC Liri Hotel
- 8. Xalli Ometepe Beach Hotel
- 9. Magnific Rock - Surf Resort & Yoga Retreat
- 10. Surf Ranch Hotel & Resort
The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Rivas Department, Rivas Department
Discover the best top things to do in Rivas Department, Nicaragua including Playa Redonda, MRN Moto Rentals Nicaragua, Volcan Concepcion, Volcan Maderas, Playa el Coco, Popoyo Beach, Marsella Valley Nature Center, Rio Istian, Isla Ometepe, O Parks, WildLife and Recreation.
Restaurants in Rivas Department
1. Playa Redonda
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Janette02043 - Hingham, United States
Love this beach. The pelicans and hermit crabs were fun to watch. Be sure to use the hammocks in the shade, they make a great afternoon reading or napping spot.
2. MRN Moto Rentals Nicaragua
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
If you are thinking of renting a motorcycle to travel this beautiful country, MRN MOto Rentals Nicaragua is one of your best alternatives. We offer the best prices and motorcycles. El Gato is located in the Department of Rivas, and has a transfer service to the International Airport of Managua.
3. Volcan Concepcion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 279 reviews
Reviewed By cbaldwin023 - New York City, United States
Great hike about 12 miles in total (19km). Started @7am and finished around 3pm with my guide Danilo Flores. I greatly enjoyed doing the hike with him as he offered much guidance and ensured we went the safest routes and made it to the crater of the volcano unlike other guides who would cheat their clients out of making it to the crater. On the hike you start out going through farmland and then progress into basically the jungle where you encounter howler and capuchin monkeys. Next up is a very loose rocky terrain that requires good footwear. To reach the summit of Concepción with a peak elevation of 5280ft (1600m) requires some great focus and maneuvering that Danilo assist with. When we reached the crater we were hit with very strong winds and low visibility but was well worth it. Going down was tricky, due to the loose rocks, but was was fun sliding down and planning each step looking for the most stable rock to land on. We stoped for lunch on the way down and had a great view of the Ometepe and the Lake. This hike was well worth it and I’d love to do it again. Danilo’s contact info is +50583647211 through WhatsApp and he is completely fluent in English and also offers scooter rentals for a great price to travel around the island on your own
4. Volcan Maderas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 331 reviews
The last eruption from this dormant volcano was 10,000 years ago.
Reviewed By lifeinthetopbunk - Philadelphia, United States
Volcan Maderas is covered in forest, which makes it a great place to hike if you burn easily! The top 300-400 meters are cloud forest; we couldn't see anything on the way up because it was too cloudy, but luckily on the way down, the clouds broke, and we got magnificent views of Concepción, the isthmus, and the lake. Like most hikes in tropical regions, this is tough. It involves getting very muddy and climbing, ducking, crawling, and rappelling to get to the crater. If you're the sort of person who enjoys those things, this is a fabulous hike. We hired a guide, which I think is necessary; while there is one main trail once you get onto it, there are lots of misleading paths on the way to that trail and no signs. Our guide was funny, considerate, and patient with our lackluster Spanish skills. I highly recommend him if you're in the Merida area! His name is Simeon, and his number is +505 (83) 26 36 61. The hike took us 8.5 hours (including a half hour lunch break), and we walked directly up a path from Merida, so no transportation was required. All in all, a challenging but fantastic experience.
5. Playa el Coco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Playa el Coco is located 18 kilometers south of the city of San Juan del Sur. If you want to get away from the bustle of the city and spend a relaxing holiday with families or friends, this is the ideal beach. The lodging options you will find here are managed by CASAS DE VACACIONES NICARAGUA. Only a few tourists will be found here.
Reviewed By ViajeroNicaragua - Managua, Nicaragua
Playa el Coco is one of the most beautiful beach of Nicaragua.The beach is sandy, there are not rocks, water is warm. Be aware of the stingrays when the water get cold, fortunately, it happens a few times during a year. My family and I have live there for 14 years. Info of the houses you can rent find it at CASAS DE VACACIONES on facebook. Do not forget to visit Playa la Flor, beach where every year thousand of females olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) come together on the same beach to lay eggs, a unique mass nesting called arribada.
6. Popoyo Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
This beach is gaining a following as one of the best surfing beaches anywhere.
Reviewed By celinep588 - Paris, France
The view is impressive! Great waves for small and big kids. Nice restaurant. Incredible nature around. 30° for December, what else could we ask?...
7. Marsella Valley Nature Center
8. Rio Istian
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By Sabrina1176 - Granada, Nicaragua
We did a kayak tour with Caballito's Mar Kayak Tour and had the best afternoon! So many bird sightings as well as Howler Monkeys, Caimans and a very knowledgeable guide! It was perfect!
9. Isla Ometepe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 813 reviews
Reviewed By EduardoGarciaBueno - Guatemala City, Guatemala
Sunsets, nature, animals, Balgue town, pizza, good food, good vibes, you can literally find everything you need in this beautiful island that has a home for all kinds of people. Loved it here and would definitely come back one day
10. O Parks, WildLife and Recreation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
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