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Bay of San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
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Nicaragua Travel Guide

A visit to Nicaragua will uncover a land of volcanoes and lakes, with a population who values a good song and a cold beer. It's now one of the safest and most peaceful countries in Central America; go now before the property developers get there. The capital, Managua, can be disorientating so go east for the colonial architecture and colourful neighbourhoods of Grenada and north to admire the bullet-scarred Sandinista murals in Leon. You can sample local coffee in the hill town of Jinotega and brush up on revolutionary history in the high-walled city of Esteli. Learn to surf in San Juan del Sur and go wildlife watching from the deck of a riverboat on Rio San Juan. To climb the volcanoes on Isla de Ometepe, cross the immense inland lake Lago de Nicaragua. The remote Corn Islands are superb for relaxing Caribbean style and on Isla Juan Venado you can see turtles in their natural habitat. Read More

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Playa Ocotal
San Juan Del Sur 505 Map

Distance: 123.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
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Buena Vista Surf Club

Playa Maderas
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Distance: 123.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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5.0

Hotel Colonial

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Distance: 123.6 mi.
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Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Attractions

Mombacho Volcano



Distance: 94.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: While still active, the Mombacho Volcano is covered by a tropical cloud forest and is protected as... Read More
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Trekking Nicaragua Volcanoes by Careli Tours



Distance: 94.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: For travelers looking for a different twist, Careli tours offers unique highlights, including a... Read More
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Discovering the Volcano Journey by Servi Tours



Distance: 96.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Masaya is the easiest climb on this 9-day volcano-hiking expedition. Travelers looking to get up... Read More
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Distance (mi.)
Managua International Airport 91.9 map
Tegucigalpa Toncontin International Airport 169.3 map
San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport 210.7 map

Feature Articles

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Nicaragua Vacation Rentals

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Casa de Arcos: Splendid Spanish Colonial Home in Granada

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2.5
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Full kitchen, Garage, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Phone, Refrigerator, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, Wireless Internet Access
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Guest House Hacienda Santa Maria

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 6
Sleeps: 12
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Breakfast Bar, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Linens, Lounge, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Restaurant, TV
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from: $35

Guest House Casa San Martin

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cable/Satellite TV, Full kitchen, Laundry, No Pets, Non-Smoking
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