A great article written by Megan Griffith with images by Julien Capmeil answers the question: Why should Nicaragua be your next vacation destination?
These are their answers:
- Nicaragua has become a highly sought-after destination for those looking to experience true natural beauty, and has also become known for its authentic cultural experiences or feeding monkeys avocados from a boat.
- When traveling through Nicaragua, it's hard to ignore the volcanoes that dot the landscape.
- Nicaragua is a surprisingly easy country to get around.
- The common denominator is the warm welcome everywhere.
- Marked by colonial cities, beautiful beaches and more than 20 volcanoes, my journey excites me at every turn of the road.
- Granada has evolved, in our era, to become something like the cultural capital of Nicaragua.
- Walking down Calle La Calzada I enjoy the music of the pubs and the karaoke. Watching the many bar patrons relaxing and chatting at the tables on the pedestrian street, I feel welcome and at ease.
- Climbing the Mombacho volcano, which is about 1.344 meters high, is like walking through a forest full of nature and infinite greenery.
- León is a vibrant and friendly place, full of citizens who are proud of their city.
- Stopping at a small shop to try some Nicaraguan corn, I tell the owner that it's my first time in Nicaragua. Without hesitation, he tells me a list of places I must visit before I leave.
- As a place to people-watch, the square in front of the enormous León Cathedral is unbeatable.
- Apoyo Lagoon, a nature reserve located between Masaya and Granada, is surrounded by eco-tourism resorts and opportunities for outdoor activities.
- I spend hours here reading on the shore and swimming in the warm blue waters. Periodically, I look up at the green cliffs around me and can't help but smile at how beautiful and comfortable I feel.
- Big Corn Island is a must-visit for those looking for that romantic, idyllic spot. It's so small and free of mass tourism that it's easy to meet the locals and find a private honeymoon escape.
Bold Traveller Canada concludes by saying, “Unspoiled and less commercial than many other eco-destinations, Nicaragua won me over with its unique natural experiences.”
