I’ve been searching around for tours to Nicaragua so if you are interested in Nicaragua tours as your first introduction to Nicaragua, it’s a great way to go for the Nicaragua “newbie”.  I only managed to find three Nicaragua tours three from GAP Adventures, the Great Adventure People in the travel agencies.  It would seem that although Nicaragua is ready for tourism, travel companies have not yet jumped on board full force as they have with other destinations.  Even in talking with many people, their questions are, “Is Nicaragua safe?” …

A city you won’t want to miss on your Nicaragua vacation is León.  It is a department (State) in north western Nicaragua.  León itself is the second largest city after the capital of Managua.  The original city of León was discovered by Francisco Hernandes de Cordoba, but after the eruption of the Momotombo Volcano and the flooding from Lake Managua which followed, it was decided to move the city further east next to the town of Subtiava.  Over its history, it has competed with the city of Granada to be …

The beautiful city of Granada in Nicaragua is one of the oldest cities in the Americas and is well known for its lovingly restored Colonial architecture. The city was settled in 1524 by the Spanish and still has many of the original buildings reflecting its rich Spanish history. When you are visiting Nicaragua, you must not miss the chance to visit this city. Granada is located on Lake Nicaragua and only 70 kilometers from the Pacific Ocean. Endearingly, it is known as “Gran Sultana del Gran Lago” …

Something you must not miss seeing on your tour of Nicaragua is its lake, Lake Nicaragua (Cocibolca), one of the largest fresh water lakes in the world, besides the Great Lakes in North America.  When I first saw the Lake, I thought it was the ocean because the water was rough and there were white caps on the waves.  It seems also that the early explorers thought it was the sea as well.  So I am not alone is my mistake.
In the center of Lake Nicaragua, one sees two volcanoes, …