Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Volcanoes
Volcán Masaya
Watch parakeets return to nest among clouds of sulfuric gases above visible pools of
lava. (
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Volcán Maderas
Hike up through cloud forest to reach a chilly jade green crater lake. (
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Volcán Momotombo
Perched regally at the top of Lago de Managua, its perfect cone is a symbol of
Nicaragua. (
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Volcán Cosigüina
Climb the remnants of what was Central America's biggest volcano to look out over
three countries. (
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Volcán Mombacho
Accessible cloud forest with great hiking and even better bird-watching. (
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Colonial Towns
Granada
Charge your batteries, Nicaragua's wonderfully preserved colonial showpiece lays on the
charm from the moment you get off the bus. (
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León
Energetic and unpretentious, this gregarious city has stunning colonial streetscapes, awe-inspir-
ing churches and fine cosmopolitan eateries. (
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Ciudad Antigua
Boasting a remarkable Moorish-influenced 17th-century church, this is one of Ni-
caragua's oldest towns. (
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San Rafael del Norte
Surrounded by peaks, this charming small town is centered around the light-
filled Templo Parroquial San Rafael Arcángel. (
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Coffee
Matagalpa and Jinotega departments have the pedigree but Estelí and little-visited Nueva Segovia also
produce some outstanding beans.
La Bastilla Ecolodge
Hike through immense shade-grown coffee plantations before improving your
cupping skills at the laboratory. (
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San Ramón
Try your hand picking coffee beans at local farms then visit a community roasting plant.
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Selva Negra
Follow the coffee from bush to cup or just sit by the mist-covered lake and enjoy a fresh
brewed mug. (
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Área Protegida Miraflor
Combine your coffee tour with a spot of bird-watching or a visit to water-
falls surrounded by cloud forest.(
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