Of the 153 municipalities that make up Nicaragua, four of them are islands, spaces of solid land in the water, unmissable places for tourists.
We refer to Maroon in Chinandega, moyogalpa y Altagracia on the island of Ometepe, Rivas, and Corn island in the Autonomous Region of the South Caribbean Coast, RACCS.
These four municipalities possess authentic beauty and high tourism potential, and are located in the Caribbean Sea, the Pacific Ocean and the Great Lake of Nicaragua, Cocibolca.
Each one has different natural characteristics, diversity of flora and fauna and climate.
Blue Coast, Corinth
Let's go to the west and get to know Corinth, This city is home to the most important commercial port in Nicaragua, and is the epicenter of cruise ships with thousands of passengers from various parts of the world who are ready to explore the nearest cities.
Its coast is wide and its waters are warm and calm, of medium depth, where you can do artisanal fishing and go horseback riding or quad biking; within its jurisdiction is the island –El Cardón- where the poet Rubén Darío was inspired to write “A Margarita Debayle”.
Corinto port
The tourist offer is wide, with quality hotels and restaurants. In March, the Gastronomic Fair of the Sea is held, the largest in the country.
How to reach?
If you want to travel to this small municipality you must board one of the minibuses that leave from the Israel Lewites market terminal in Managua, bound for Chinandega, then one of the buses at the Bisne terminal that go to Corinto.
Streets of Corinth
From west to south we reach the Island of Ometepe.
moyogalpa It is the municipality of greatest commercial importance on the island with the main port through which most tourists and most of the commerce enter.
Here is located the active Concepción volcano, the most perfect volcanic cone in the country, which can be climbed if you are in good physical condition.
Ometepe
In Moyogalpa there is also a small peninsula or inlet of water into the lake called Punta Jesús María, this stretch of sand offers beautiful photographs and is a space for rest and relaxation.
There are many agrotourism farms and La Paloma airport.
Altagracia It has undoubtedly beautiful natural sites, such as the Charco Verde Natural Reserve, surrounded by mangroves and abundant vegetation. Here you can navigate the lagoon by kayak or go on a horseback ride.
Altagracia is the municipality that hosts the Maderas Volcano, an inactive colossus that is surrounded by water in its crater, and can be explored starting from its slopes. On the outskirts of this municipality you can also visit the Ojo de Agua, crystal-clear springs that are conducive to relaxation and are of volcanic origin.
How to reach?
From Managua take a bus to Rivas, here another to San Jorge, and once in San Jorge board the ferry that will take you to Moyogalpa, you can travel to both municipalities by taxi.
From the south of the country we travel to the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua Corn Island, It is divided into two small islands, with a total area of just nine square kilometers, with an estimated 7,500 inhabitants. Corn Island is one of the tourist wonders of Nicaragua for its white sand beaches, turquoise water and warm climate.
The small island is surrounded by an extensive coral reef that can be seen with the naked eye at a distance of three meters. It is also a destination conducive to rest and relaxation. There are no vehicles that use fuel to move around, so the air you breathe is completely clean.
Meanwhile, the largest island has a series of long, wide beaches where you can go swimming, diving, snorkeling and take photos of the local marine life, for which you can hire the services of diving experts who operate on the island. The beaches of Corn Island are characterized by being crystal clear and calm almost all year round.
How to reach?
From Managua you can go by land to Bluefields and from here through the recently inaugurated Hilario Sánchez boat, Corn Island also has an air connection with Managua.
