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 …

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 …

Nicaragua is a country that carries its  traditions deeply in the heart.  Nicaragua is the perfect place to experience the encounter between two worlds.  There are a variety of  traditional fiestas which express these two worlds which you will experience if you visit during the festival or carnival time.
There are religious holidays, indigenous cultural celebrations and also fiestas from the days of the Spanish conquest, all combining to celebrate an unforgettable history that makes up Nicaragua today.
The following are a list of public holidays, celebrations in Nicaragua.  If traveling to …

The Nicarao Inn Hotel situated in the center of the town of Rivas in Nicaragua. This is a pleasant small hotel with very reasonable room rates. Rivas is a “department” or state/province which also includes the beautiful beaches of San Juan del Sur and you are close enough to be able to catch the ferry to Ometepe Island from Port of San Jorge.
Staying at the Nicarao Inn will place you in an excellent location from which to explore Nicaragua. The Nicarao Inn offers a total of 18 …