City: Nicaragua
Top Things to do in Nicaragua
Top Hotels in Nicaragua
- 1. Casa San Francisco
- 2. Morgan's Rock Hacienda and Ecolodge
- 3. Hotel Plaza Colon
- 4. Best Western Las Mercedes Airport
- 5. Aqua Oceanfront Resort and Residences at Redonda Bay
- 6. InterContinental Managua at Metrocentro Mall
- 7. Hilton Princess Managua
- 8. Hacienda Puerta Del Cielo Eco Spa
- 9. Hotel Patio del Malinche
- 10. Globales Camino Real
What to do and see in Nicaragua, Nicaragua: The Best Multi-day Tours
Nicaragua (/ˌnɪkəˈrɑːɡwə, -ˈræɡ-, -ɡjuə/ ( listen); Spanish: [nikaˈɾaɣwa]), officially the Republic of Nicaragua (Spanish: República de Nicaragua (help·info)), is the largest country in the Central American isthmus, bordered by Honduras to the north, the Caribbean to the east, Costa Rica to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Managua is the country's capital and largest city and is also the third-largest city in Central America, behind Tegucigalpa and Guatemala City. The multi-ethnic population of six million includes people of indigenous, European, African, and Asian heritage. The main language is Spanish. Native tribes on the Mosquito Coast speak their own languages and English.
Restaurants in Nicaragua
1. Discover Nicaragua
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
From tranquil lakes and tropical islands, to smoking volcanoes and vibrant cities, the Discover Nicaragua package allows you to experience everything that this great country has to offer in a 15-day dream vacation.
Inclusions: Private transfers Airport Hotel Airport and your entire trip., Personal assistance from the moment of your arrival., A travel kit including all the documents, vouchers and information required for the trip., 14 night accommodation in 3 & 4 stars hotels. **Neblina del Bosque in Estelí is an EcoHotel*, Breakfast for 15 days., City tour in Estelí. Day 2, Visit the cigar factory. Day 2, City Tour in León. Day 6, Optional day of activities in Las Peñitas beach. Day 7, Visit Masaya Volcano National Park. Day 8, Visit the Market of Masaya. Day 8, Visit the Mombacho Volcano Natural Reserve. Day 9, City Tour in Granada. Day9, Sunset tour at Isletas of Granada. Day 9, Visit the Natural Reserve Ojo de Agua. Day 11, Breakfast
Exclusions: Beverages and alcohol., Personal expenses., Travel insurance., Airport and Hotel taxes., Tips
Reviewed By stevencP6567CS
I needed to get to San Juan del Sur from Colorado. With no U.S. airline carriers flying into Managua, my only reasonable way was to fly Denver to Liberia, Costa Rica and then cross the land border into Nicaragua. I contacted Welcome to Nicaragua and worked with Pablo Lorenzen to arrange the necessary ground transportation. Two transfers: one from Liberia, C.R. to the border and another one from the Nicaragua border to San Juan. Both transfers were flawless. My first driver (Norman) greeted me at the Liberia airport and assisted with my luggage (I was traveling heavy with 140 pounds of supplies for my condo in San Juan) and we had a pleasant drive to the border. He even had good wifi in his vehicle! VERY professional. Norman assisted me with my excessive luggage across the border and met my next driver Michael who drove the second leg of the trip from the border to San Juan. All in all an extremely smooth and enjoyable trip. I'd recommend Pablo and Welcome to Nicaragua for private transfers as well as the many other services they offer. 5 Star rating all the way!!
2. 4-Days Tour in Colonial Nicaragua
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is a 4 days - 3 nights circuit for lovers of history, cultures, and colonial views. In addition to visiting attractions such as León and the city of Granada, you will have the opportunity to visit emblematic places such as Avenida Hugo Chavez, Puerto Salvador Allende, Plaza de Revolucion. You can also visit the Masaya volcano, where the legend says it is one of the gates to hell.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, 3 nights accommodation, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities, Tours not detailed in the program.
Reviewed By MParker2
I booked the combo tour via web site (Viator), and paid for tickets. On the reservation form requested the local traveling company (Vive Travel) to contact me to finalize the details of transportation pick up. At the time of reservation, the web form indicated the local transportation would pick up at any private residence or selected hotel list in the San Jose area. After not hearing back from local touring company, contacted Viator, explained the situation. I was instructed to go to a specific hotel as suggested by Viator and was also told that they had made note with the local touring company to pick me up at that location by 5:00AM on the touring day. I was also given local touring company contact information via WhatsApp and phone # to call if required. Decided to drive two hours and stay at the local recommended hotel the night before tour. Checked into the hotel and reached out to local touring company via WhatsApp informing them of my location. WhatsApp confirmed that they read the message but the local traveling company did not respond back. Finally 8:00PM the night before the tour, I called Viator and informed them that I have had zero feedback from local touring company and was started to get concerned about the being picked up from the hotel. After one hour of phone call with Viator, I was told to go to the hotel lobby area and was assured that someone would be picking us up for transport. Was in the lobby before 5:00AM, and still no sign of transportation. Called Viator, and was told to wait till 6:00AM and call back again. 6:00AM still no sign of local transportation. Called Viator, got the refund, but could not believe the agent attempted to sell me another tour package. Seriously! Four calls to Viator, multiple attempts via email to local travel touring company, several confirmed WhatsApp messages and our planned day of going on several tours got completely abolished with significant disappointments. I hold Viator completely responsible for what happened and this is false advertisement on their behalf. Although they refunded my money, I would never ever book anything with them again. Book at your own risk. Don't expect too much and be ready for being disappointed.
3. Best of Nicaragua
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 26 reviews
This package offers the best of Nicaragua: two antique colonial cities founded almost 500 years ago, their architecture and history; active volcanoes and tropical forests; mangrove forest and Juan Venado Natural Reserve.
Inclusions: Arrival & departure transfer, All ground transfers described in the program, 1 night / Hotel Contempo, Standard Room, Breakfast included, 2 nights / Hotel El Convento / Standard Room, Breakfast included, 3 nights / Plaza Colon / Superior Room, Breakfast included, Shared Leon City Tours (L), Shared Juan Venado Island and Natural Reserve & Mangrove Forest, Shared Granada City Tour, Shared Las Isletas Boat Tour, Shared Mombacho Volcano & Canopy Tour, Breakfast, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By Diver7675
I'm from the USA and traveled with them for planning my 20 day trip starting with 10 days in Nicaragua and then 8 in Panama. Trip was planned well with nice options for tours and places to stay. No complaints from my end and would use them again
4. 5-Day Rural Communities and Nature: El Chile, Bosawas, Estelí and Somoto Canyon from León
Join this 5-day private tour and visit the Northern Nicaraguan best natural reserves. You will go to the Indigenous community El Chile, close to Matagalpa, where you will learn about traditional looms and handcrafts. You will also discover Bosawas Natural Reserve, with its flora and fauna. Finally you will visit a tabacco industry in Estelí and you will discover Somoto Canyon's hearth by swimming in its natural pools and having a boat tour by its river.
Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, National Park fees, Breakfast, Meals in El Chile community, Bosawás Reserve and Somoto Canyon., All activities, Driver/guide, Local guide, Tour escort/host, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch and dinner in Estelí and extra food, Extra activities, Gratuities
Reviewed By nicatraveler1
We went volcano boarding on Cerro Negro.....it’s a pretty small volcano compared to others....we thought it would be easy. It. Was. Not The hike up was treacherous ( wear good sturdy hiking shoes ) and very hot ( until close to the top then extremely windy- which felt good but you really had to be careful and mindful of getting g blown off the trails !) Oh and we ( 3 Ladies in good shape ) could not carry the boards..we paid $1.00 each to the locals to take them up thank GOD. The sliding down was cool,...it is very much controlled by the way you sit and lean which made it not scary at all. It was a 2 minute slide down . We got videos which was cool,..but at the bottom you had to pick up your board and walk quite a ways in the sand to get to the truck that drives you back to the parking lot. The lagoon was so so,....the hike DOWN to that was equally as hard as the volcano . Just different terrain ( dirt,tree roots, rocks and sticks and stones ) it took forever to get down there ..the lagoon is beautiful but you really can’t swim in it. We tried.the bottom is very silty and it gets deep as soon as you walk in. We saw wild horses which was cool also....then the hike back up omg all 3 of us thought we were going to pass out. Very steep and slippery if shoes aren’t excellent for hiking. Long drive back to Leon where we then had to take the chicken bus back to las penitas. It was a very long day. Be prepared ,!
5. 3-Day Tour to Ometepe Island from León
Join us on this 3-day tour and discover one of the biggest volcanic island in a sweet lake: Ometepe, which means “two mountains” as it is made by two impressive volcanoes. During this private tour you can trek volcanoes, relax in natural volcanic pools or in the beach, walk in the forest and have a bath in San Ramón waterfall.
Inclusions: 2 nights accommodation, National Park fees, All activities, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By nicatraveler1
We went volcano boarding on Cerro Negro.....it’s a pretty small volcano compared to others....we thought it would be easy. It. Was. Not The hike up was treacherous ( wear good sturdy hiking shoes ) and very hot ( until close to the top then extremely windy- which felt good but you really had to be careful and mindful of getting g blown off the trails !) Oh and we ( 3 Ladies in good shape ) could not carry the boards..we paid $1.00 each to the locals to take them up thank GOD. The sliding down was cool,...it is very much controlled by the way you sit and lean which made it not scary at all. It was a 2 minute slide down . We got videos which was cool,..but at the bottom you had to pick up your board and walk quite a ways in the sand to get to the truck that drives you back to the parking lot. The lagoon was so so,....the hike DOWN to that was equally as hard as the volcano . Just different terrain ( dirt,tree roots, rocks and sticks and stones ) it took forever to get down there ..the lagoon is beautiful but you really can’t swim in it. We tried.the bottom is very silty and it gets deep as soon as you walk in. We saw wild horses which was cool also....then the hike back up omg all 3 of us thought we were going to pass out. Very steep and slippery if shoes aren’t excellent for hiking. Long drive back to Leon where we then had to take the chicken bus back to las penitas. It was a very long day. Be prepared ,!
6. 7-Day Volcano Adventure
Nicaraguan Volcano adventure, is a trip like no other. For 7 days and 6 nights explore some of Nicaragua's most amazing volcanoes. Visit the cloud forest in Mombacho volcano, swing in an exotic and prestige volcano lagoon and feel the mystical energy of this place. Feel the adrenaline as you slide down on a wooden board at Cerro Negro. Drive up to the rim of the only volcano in the western hemisphere where you can actually do that and see the lava down in the crater. Paddleboard or kayak between volcanic islands. If that is not enough, get to experience Nicaragua's culture, food and traditions in every experience.
Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, 6 nights accommodation, Airport/Departure Tax, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Beverages, Bottled water, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Snacks, Professional guide, Tour escort/host, Round-trip shared transfer, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By Miriamredford15
ITA gave me the experience of a lifetime and surrounded me with warm and welcoming people. The hotel made me feel like a queen, our activities gave me a sense of thrill, the food was delicious, and the overall atmosphere made me feel so accepted. With travel you sometimes say "Maybe ill come back again someday. Who knows." After jumping into this adventure, I KNOW it is a destination I will go back to. There are no "what ifs" or "maybes" for me. It was that memorable and life changing. ITA made sure of it with their amazing team of DOERS!
7. 5-Day Granada Adventure from Managua
Stay 5 days and 4 nights at a beautiful and spacious Hotel Plaza Colon across the street from Parque Central - main square in the Historical District of Granada. The hotel is set in an elegant antique colonial house that has been restored to its original style and architecture, with interior courtyards and balconies.
Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, 4 nights accommodation, Breakfast, All activities, Driver/guide, Local guide, Tour escort/host, Island boat trip, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Airfare, Alcoholic beverages (except welcome bottle of rum or case of beer), Lunch (except Island lunch)
Reviewed By Miriamredford15
ITA gave me the experience of a lifetime and surrounded me with warm and welcoming people. The hotel made me feel like a queen, our activities gave me a sense of thrill, the food was delicious, and the overall atmosphere made me feel so accepted. With travel you sometimes say "Maybe ill come back again someday. Who knows." After jumping into this adventure, I KNOW it is a destination I will go back to. There are no "what ifs" or "maybes" for me. It was that memorable and life changing. ITA made sure of it with their amazing team of DOERS!
8. Best of Nicaragua 7-Day Tour: Lakes, Islands and Volcanoes
For the next 7 days you'll have the opportunity to explore the hidden beauty of Nicaragua's volcanic terrain, a historical masterpiece of the city of Granada, in addition to spending few days hiking through dense jungles, swimming inside a volcanic crater, swimming in crystal clear water springs of Ojo de Agua, kayaking, and experiencing the volcanic ecosystem. You will visit the following places: Laguna de Apoyo Granada City Mombacho Volcano Masaya Volcano Ometepe Island Isletas de Granada
Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, 6 nights Hotel accommodation, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Bottled water, All activities, Driver/guide, Local guide, Tour escort/host, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Meals (Daily Breakfast, Welcome Dinner & Goodbye Dinner)
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Airfare
Reviewed By Miriamredford15
ITA gave me the experience of a lifetime and surrounded me with warm and welcoming people. The hotel made me feel like a queen, our activities gave me a sense of thrill, the food was delicious, and the overall atmosphere made me feel so accepted. With travel you sometimes say "Maybe ill come back again someday. Who knows." After jumping into this adventure, I KNOW it is a destination I will go back to. There are no "what ifs" or "maybes" for me. It was that memorable and life changing. ITA made sure of it with their amazing team of DOERS!
9. 7-Day Best of Nicaragua Experience from Managua
Join this 7-day excursion and become familiar with the best that Nicaragua has to offer. Your professional guide and driver will show you around Granada and Leon, as well as active volcanoes. Visit the Highland Villages while you are there and stay overnight in incredible 4-star accommodations.
Inclusions: Tour Guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, International flights, Airport/Departure Tax, Travel insurance, Visas, Gratuities
10. 7-Day Tour: Learn to Surf in Nicaragua
If you always wanted to learn how to surf, or you already surf but want intensive coaching to help you progress quickly, this tour is for you. Both beginners and intermediate surfers looking to improve with daily surf instruction in the water and on the beach, plus video and photo analysis to show you what you really need to work on, can benefit from this tour. You can learn to surf just steps from the lodge. You will also have a wide variety of waves to sample from and explore within 30 mins by boat or 4×4. The best time to learn in Nicaragua is from November to March, as the waves are normally smaller so you can surf a wider variety of spots and have higher success rate. It is possible to learn during the bigger months of April to October, but can be very challenging.
Inclusions: Free airport transfers between 8am and 8pm, Daily surf lessons, Use of over 60 rental boards, Video or photo analysis, Unlimited guided surf trips by boat and 4x4 when conditions dictate, Very experienced surf guides who know the surf spots better than anyone, All meals, Beachfront accommodations, Great surf spots on the doorstep, Swimming pool, Yoga Deck, Shaded platform for watching the surf, Trip to the colonial city of Leon, Fishing
Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities, Non surf trips such as volcano boarding, horseback riding etc
Reviewed By Jade M
This was my third time in Nicaragua and my second time back to STN. This place has it all. From easy access to world class surf (literally at the bottom of the steps onto the beach), to nice, comfortable, clean rooms. To some of the best hospitality you will find in Central America. The staff is made up of polite and friendly locals who cook good nutritious meals and make sure the place is spotless daily. Managed by a real friendly and experienced guy named Alex. Really can't say enough good things about him. He was one of the primary reasons I chose to return this time. He just takes care of everything so you can relax and surf. His knowledge of the area is thorough and he is well liked by all the guests. The over all feel of the compound is a big family in a nice home verses a stay in a hotel or hostel. Two vehicles to take you to surrounding breaks as well as a nice boat to get to the breaks that are inaccessible by land make the trip that much better. Another cool thing about STN is its great for couples or a family as well. If you want to relax and surf great waves without searching then look no further. I can't wait to go back! ~Jade M
