From the luxury Spanish colonial cities of León and Granada to the active volcanoes Telica and Masaya, with lakes and islands, cloud forest, virgin jungles and pristine Pacific beaches, Nicaragua is an enticing destination.

Climate and when to go
The dry season runs from December to April, though it can be very hot. Hurricanes are most likely in September/October and we do not recommend travelling to this region at this time.

Granada
One of the first cities to be founded in the Americas in 1524, Granada is situated on Lake Nicaragua just an hour and a half away from the capital Managua and is undeniably Nicaragua's most attractive city. It preserves much of its colonial heritage in its buildings and squares and is a very pleasant place to relax and spend a few days. The city lies at the foot of the Mombacho volcano and is a base from which to explore the lake, volcanoes, the famous craft market at Masaya, the Zapatera archipelago and Isla de Ompete.

Ometepe Island
Isla de Ometepe (or Ometepe Island) is a highlight of any trip to Nicaragua. It is the largest freshwater island in the world and with its two volcanoes sits magestically in the south-west corner of Lake Nicaragua.