La Isla de Ometepe or Ometepe Island is formed from two joined volcanoes that rise out of the center of Lake Nicaragua (Lake Cocibolca). One of these volcanoes, Conception Volcano, is active and the other volcano Maderas lies dormant.
Isla Ometepe has been inhabited since pre-Columbian times by the Nahuatl people and was considered a sacred place, steeped in legend and mystery. Today, its rich volcanic sands and virgin forest present ideal organic conditions for agriculture where you will find avocados, mangoes, banana and coffee plantations. About 35,000 people …

We are leaving for Managua, Nicaragua in a little less than two months and have been doing research on the city, hotels, tourist sites, and restaurants. Managua is situated on Lago de Managua.  Managua has been described as vibrant, bustling and chaotic with an interesting and not so calm history. However, it offers lots of entertainment, diversity and definitely things to do.
A brief summary of its turbulent history could be summed up by saying that 20% of Nicaragua’s population lives here, it’s the capital, business center, home to many ex-pats …

For the first time tourist to Nicaragua, one of the most interesting cities to visit is Granada in Nicaragua. Most tour groups will take you to Granada because of its history, Colonial charm and proximity to tourist attractions. There are plenty of Granada hotels to choose from when visiting this city, and most are renovated, provide all the amenities you desire and maintain the style of Nicaragua’s colonial past.
You should not miss the opportunity to take a horse drawn carriage through the city streets of Granada. By …

The environmental impact of tourism, a rapidly growing industry for Nicaragua and the other nations of Central America is becoming increasingly obvious, but can seem somewhat remote to the individual tourist on vacation. However, traveling by airplane to a destination has been identified as having an effect on global warming. The construction of resorts also contributes by destroying the habitats of the indigenous people and the natural environment.
By making a few changes, tourists collectively can leave less of a negative effect on the environment as they vacation …

One of the most well known destinations in Nicaragua is San Juan del Sur which is the destination for surfers, tourists, adventurers and those interested in eco tourism. San Juan del Sur offers so much for sun and fun seekers. Already well developed for tourism, you can find gorgeous beaches, sea turtle expeditions, surf schools and great waves for surfers, canopy tours, horseback riding, sailing and fishing trips. And there are lots of hotels in San Juan del Sur for you to choose from, many of them …