7. Waterfalls, Jungles, Canyons and More
Besides white sand beaches and towering volcanoes, visitors will find lush tropical jungles, cloud forests and plummeting waterfalls in Nicaragua. Here sits the largest undisturbed natural rainforest in Central America, hidden along the Western part of the country where flora and fauna are found in abundance. Four major waterfalls can be found here, with the highest topping out at over 200m tall. Numerous cloud forests present visitors with a unique opportunity to explore a unique ecosystem. Somoto Canyon offers stunning river pools, towering walls and is one of the newest natural discoveries in the country. There is no shortage of natural beauty explore in this country.
8. Abundant Wildlife
Howler monkeys, turtles, parrots, sloths, whales, dolphins, armadillos; the list is endless on what wildlife calls Nicaragua home. Howler monkeys are perhaps the most popular land animals that are spotted throughout the country and can be found by listening to their howls and peering into the treetops. Bats, owls, parrots and parakeets can be seen flying through the air. In the water, the marine life includes colorful fish, nurse sharks, stingrays and humpback whales. Five out of seven species of sea turtles reside here, and if you are lucky enough to be around in the right season you may see them nest. Don’t miss snorkeling, scuba diving and boat trip opportunities when you visit. For wildlife lovers, this country should be on the top of your travel wishlist. Unspoiled nature is just one the many reasons to visit Nicaragua.
9. Breathtaking Beaches
From the Pacific to the Caribbean side, there are more beaches in Nicaragua than you’ll have time to explore. Head to the famous surfing beaches of San Juan del Sur on the Pacific coast where you will find plenty of restaurants, hotels, beach bars. The more wild and unvisited beaches are on the Caribbean coast. You might spot dolphins, hammerhead sharks, a variety of fish and even sea turtles laying their eggs. Crystal blue water, white sand, secret coves, teeming reefs and perfect weather create an inviting environment no matter what kind of beach you want to chill on.
