Hi! I'm backpacking Nicaragua for just under 2 weeks in July. Any recommendations of things to do, places to go/stay etc? Thanks!

Joseph Cruz

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Quetzaltrekkers in Leon. Hike the volcanoes with them. http://leon.quetzaltrekkers.org/

I would definitely recommend Leon (my favourite). Use Quetzaltrekkers they are awesome. Book volcano boarding through them (it's a great experience). Our lady grace cathedral is beautiful and makes for great pictures. I also checked out volcano Masaya (an active volcano). I went to Ometepe island but didn't really enjoy it...my personal opinion. The boat ride there is brutal. If you decide to go pay a bit extra and go on the bigger boat, the smaller one will make you sea sick.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7j2ykweI4hg

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ae3y6xH7Pc

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pwwlpemdcw4

Gigante is a great town on the pacific side

I recommend Isla de Ometepe if you're looking for peace, nature, volcanos to hike. I recommend San Juan del Sur if you want to party and drink

I'm a big fan of Ometepe as well.

Strongly recommend San Juan Del Sur. Last year traveled all over Nicaragua. This year, went back and stayed at our favorite place - SJDS. Many restaurant, great friendly people, very cheap. We stayed there for almost 3 months. Have fun.

Check out "Monty's Beach Lodge" amazing place to go ! Highly recommend. . Been there twice !!

Corn Islands if you can make it! The panga ride alone will give you stories to tell.

Tyana Harding

I second Corn Islands. Went snorkelling every day.

Janu Jivananthan