3. Historic Towns
Nicaragua is home to historic Granada, one of the oldest cities of the Americas. The colorful colonial style churches, shops and homes in this treasure box of a town are picture-perfect throughout. North of the capital city of Managua is Leon, which features numerous art galleries, cozy cafes and old churches. Throughout the entire country one can travel through historic towns full of character, creativity and friendly locals.
4. Volcanoes that Beg to be Climbed
Whether you are climbing active or dormant volcanoes, swimming in crater lakes or checking out the views from the top, volcano climbing is a must for any vacationer in Nicaragua. On your way to the top of the many volcanoes, visitors will pass through coffee plantations, forests, wet tropical cloud forests and dry tropical forests. You can sometimes drive to the top of a volcano rim and look in. For more adventure, you can choose to camp on top of an active cone to see the red lava light up at night.
