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I spent 5 weeks backpacking Nicaragua, from towns in the north like León, Estelí, and Matagalpa all the way down the south in San Juan del Sur and even the Corn Islands. Nicaragua numbers high amongst my favorite countries in the world and even in 5 weeks, I’ve left so much unvisited that a return … Read more
Packing for a trip to Nicaragua isn’t too difficult. Being a subtropical climate, Nicaragua only has two seasons: rainy and dry, and both have around the same average temperatures (read: hot AF). The rainy season — which is low season — lasts from May to November, peaking in October. That said, despite the rain, the … Read more
Update (June 7, 2018): The situation continues to deteriorate with recent violence in Masaya and Granada, with over 120 casualties and over a thousand people wounded. Personally, I wouldn’t travel to Nicaragua at this time while the protests are ongoing. — Safety update (May 24, 2018): While protests are ongoing in Nicaragua, the situation is … Read more
Note: Nicaragua is currently experiencing some major political unrest, so please check current safety warnings before planning your trip. Nicaragua was just made for bucket list adventures – with nearly 20 active volcanoes and two equally epic coastlines, it’s heaven on earth for the adventurous spirit. The icing on the cake? Nicaragua is one of … Read more
Visiting Granada in Nicaragua? Here are all the best things to do on your trip there!
Little Corn Island is a special place, unlike any other place I’ve been to before. On a tiny island of fewer than 2,000 people, it doesn’t take long to start feeling at home. Nearly 50 miles from the Nicaraguan mainland, without a single car, you’ll breathe air so fresh and see water so blue the world … Read more
Perhaps I should have been worried when they told me they had to cancel the Telica Volcano hike two days prior due to a “minor eruption.” Or perhaps I should have hedged a bit when we set up our campsite just past this ominous sign. Perhaps I shouldn’t have been so excited about spending a … Read more
While Nicaragua is not a tourist hot spot quite yet, there is one thing it’s well-known for: volcano boarding down Cerro Negro, Central America’s youngest volcano located a short distance from León. There are many companies that offer volcano boarding tours, typically for $25 to $30. Bigfoot Hostel is one of the better-known operators, thanks … Read more