Nicaragua is the largest Central American country, bordering to Costa Rica in the South and Honduras in the North.
I have spent more than 4 weeks here and loved every single day. Nicaragua offers amazing beaches, volcanoes, great surfing and gorgeous islands.
My favorite islands are Ometepe island, located on Central America´s biggest lake (Lake Nicaragua), as well as Little Corn Island in the Caribbean Sea.
I have been sandboarding and camping at Cerro Negro volcano and watched the lava lake at volcano Masaya – both incredible volcanoes.
When I came to Nicaragua after my stay in Costa Rica, I was positively surprised about the prices, everything is so much more affordable here compared to it’s more popular neighbour.
I highly recommend adding Nicaragua, the land of lakes & volcanoes, to your travel bucket list. It´s a great country for an adventurous budget trip!
General Information & Good To Know before visiting Nicaragua
Language:
Spanish is the official language. English is spoken on the Caribbean coast & islands and in the more touristy areas of Nicaragua.
Currency:
Nicaraguan Cordóbas (NIO) – 37 NIO equals around 1 USD and 43 NIO equals about 1 Euro
Weather:
As a tropical destination, it is possible to visit throughout the year. Dry season and best time to visit is from November to April. Rainy season lasts from May to October. Climates are different on the Pacific vs. Caribbean coast.
Safety:
I felt very safe throughout the country. Nicaragua is definitely less developed than Costa Rica for example, but locals here are very friendly and helpful and I have never been in a bad situation. As in most Central American countries, the crime rate here is relatively high, so always make sure to be aware of your surroundings.
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