Long stay in Nicaragua
2024
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Faune and flora, Free time.
Best times to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Printemps, Automne, Hiver.
Petit Futé
Where to stay - Managua ?
The map of your stay "Long stay in Nicaragua"
Detail of the stay : Long stay in Nicaragua
How to get there - Managua
Heading for paradise
Steps: Playa Popoyo
As soon as you arrive in Managua, there is no time out, drive to San Juan del Sur or Popoyo to enjoy the beach.
A colourful start
On the program of this second day: surf, sun and parties await you. A great introduction to start your holiday!
Island of Ometepe
Leave the ocean to reach Lake Nicaragua by visiting the island of Ometepe. It is one of the most beautiful islands in the world.
Fine sandy beaches and green landscapes
Steps: Santo Domingo
Many discoveries await you such as Santo Domingo (the most beautiful beach on the island), the magnificent sunset from Punta Jesús María, the legends of the Charco Verde lagoon, and the many scenes of rural life.
Places of interest : LAGUNA CHARCO VERDE PUNTA JESÚS MARÍA
Excursion and various activities
Steps: Balgüe
Relax by the lake or basin of the Ojo de Agua, climb the Maderas volcano. Other fantastic sites are there: archaeology, natural swimming pools, kayaking, community tourism...
Places of interest : VOLCÁN MADERAS OJO DE AGUA
Visit of Granada
Steps: Granada
Take the road to Granada, one of the two main colonial cities in the country. From here you can take a boat tour in the midst of the famous isletas. The city also has an active nightlife.
Around Granada
Steps: Reserva Nacional Volcán Mombacho
The Mombacho volcano nature reserve (still active, you can admire the flaming lava), the Apoyo lagoon and the white pueblos craft villages are located near Granada: ideal for day trips.
Heading northwest
Steps: León
By way of Managua, reach León. It is the second largest colonial city in Nicaragua. The architecture is a little less well maintained than in Granada, but the atmosphere is more student, more festive (certainly also a little less touristic)
Discovery of the surroundings of León
Steps: Volcán Cerro Negro
For the more adventurous, it is possible to go down the sandy slopes of Cerro Negro by sled! Beautiful hikes are also possible on the many other surrounding volcanoes
Relaxation and surfing
Direction Estelí
Steps: Estelí
Small colonial town where you can visit a cigar factory (to choose from among 70 factories!), dive into the memories of the Revolution, and admire the wall frescoes
A walk in the nature
Steps: Reserva Natural Miraflor
A few excursions are available in the surrounding area, including those to the magical Miraflor or Tisey nature reserve.
Places of interest : RESERVA NATURAL MESETA TISEY-ESTANZUELA
High cliffs and deep gorges
Steps: Somoto
One hour north, we can go to Somoto Canyon for a water hike.
Places of interest : CAÑON DE SOMOTO
Directorate Big Corn Island
Steps: Big Corn Island
Return to Managua to fly to Big Corn Island, paradise island in the middle of the Caribbean Sea.
Transparent waters and endless beaches
Possibility of taking beautiful walks along the coast, and spending very festive evenings on weekends.
Discovery of the seabed
Take a day to do some wonderful dives.
Wild nature
Steps: Little Corn Island
Take the boat to Little Corn Island, one of the most peaceful places in the country (if not the most peaceful). No cars, no roads, no shoes, no stress. Perfect for relaxing! Be careful with the days that pass by...
Day of idleness
Relaxation on the beaches and a walk on the island.
