Tips & Tricks
Surfing — The beaches of Nicaragua, especially those on the country’s Pacific coast, are known for impressive surf and unexploited beauty. The most popular destination for surfers from around the world is a 37-mile stretch of beaches called San Juan del Sur. This region, located on the southwest coast of the country, was a stop […]
San Juan del Sur (beach) – for those looping for one of the best beaches in Nicaragua, San Juan del Sur usually tops the list. Located 2 ½ hours southeast of Managua (near the Costa Rican border), this beach wins over those looking for an eco-tourist-friendly destination. San Juan del Sur, which has an almost […]
Playa Quizalá (San Rafael del Sur area) – this beach is located an hour away from the capital city taking the León Viejo highway towards Playa Montelimar. For this reason, it is very visited in vacation time. Quizalá has a shorter sandy strip in comparison to other nearby beaches as Pochomil or Montelimar. On the […]
Sports Fishing — Sport fishing is truly one of Nicaragua’s greatest draws. With two oceans, gigantic lakes, multiple rivers and inviting lagoons, Nicaragua has something different to offer every fishing enthusiast. The International Sports Fishing Tournament takes place each September on the San Juan River and on Ometepe Island, recognized as the world’s 10th largest […]
Xiloá Lagoon (Masaya area) – Lake Managua (which is the capital’s waterfront) is too polluted to recommend for swimming. Visitors interested in swimming may want to consider a short excursion outside of the capital to engage in such activities. One ideal spot os Xiloá Lagoon, which is just 30 minutes from Managua (in the Chiltepe […]
Playa Pochomil (San Rafael del Sur area) — this beach is located an hour away from Managua – making Pochomil one of the closest beaches to the capital. Because of that, it’s also one of the most visited beached on Nicaragua’s Pacific coast. Pochomil is well equipped with bars, restaurants and hotels located in a […]