Nicaragua

Where volcanoes and crater lakes create a dramatic landscape

A black beach stretches into the deep blue sea, above which is a sky adorned with a few gentle clouds. In the morning, you enjoyed a Caribbean atmosphere with snow-white sandy beaches and shady palm trees – all on the same island. Ometepe is the largest volcanic island in the world located in a freshwater lake. One of the two island volcanoes is still active, ensuring that the region remains incomparably fertile. Centuries ago, lava turned the beach beneath your feet black, but it is also responsible for the greenery and flowers behind you. Here, between the Pacific and the Caribbean, unbridled nature unfolds in a way that is unparalleled anywhere else in the world.

Recommended travel timeAll year round

Current temperature21.3°C on average

Current weatherslightly cloudy

Sunrise and sunset6:05 a.m. and 5:46 p.m.

Local time06:32

Round trips in Nicaragua

The crater lake Laguna de Apoyo, with its clear, cool water and magnificent backdrop, is ideal for a refreshing stopover. The Masaya volcano is located nearby, offering the opportunity to take a look down into the bubbling vent. Visiting times at the crater rim are limited, as people's curiosity is all too great. Those who prefer a quieter pace may want to retreat to the sparsely populated eastern part of the country to revel in the evergreen rainforest. Animal lovers can look forward to encountering armadillos, jaguars, and iguanas in the wild: follow a professional guide to explore the wilderness and make sure you don't miss out on any adventures! The rich bird life is also happy to show itself, because in Nicaragua, pelicans, hummingbirds, and woodpeckers feel just as at home as numerous species of parrots. Flora and fauna unfold in lush splendor, and it is important to enjoy them to the fullest.

Of colonial sites and active volcanoes

Of turquoise waterfalls and volcanoes

Luxury hotels in Nicaragua

This country is a land of contrasts, both in terms of nature and culture. Fire and water lie close together, idyllic fishing villages provide travelers with Wi-Fi hotspots, while magnificent villas and dreamlike hotels sprout up on the islands of Lake Nicaragua. Take a look around with us, we will follow the trail of your dreams and find just the right place for your luxury trip to Nicaragua! This fantastic country is still an insider tip for discerning vacationers who want to fulfill their individual wishes far away from mass tourism. Try your hand at ash boarding, surfing on black ash. Or would you rather glide along the warm Caribbean waves, with a view of the paradisiacal coast? The salt on your skin has never felt better than here! A kayak tour through the quiet mangrove swamp will transport you to a previously unknown dimension. With a little luck, you might encounter a yellow-bellied manakin, the small bird that has actually mastered Michael Jackson's famous moonwalk! Nature is an inexhaustible source of wonders.

Calala Island

from $3,749

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Morgan's Rock Hacienda & Ecolodge

San Juan del Sur

from $585

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Cruises in Nicaragua

MS Europa

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

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Scenic Eclipse II

Scenic Cruises

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Your travel designerChristine Follmer

christine.follmer@edeltravel.com +49 89 21528890

True idyll has a name: Little Corn Island. Covering just four square kilometers, paradise on earth literally unfolds between warm ocean waves and under a friendly blue sky. The sandy beaches look like something out of a catalog, but reality has no need for Photoshop. A Caribbean dream comes true on an island with no cars, no roads, and almost no people! The dreamlike silence is almost palpable; only nature has a say here. Many a visitor has wanted to pitch their tent in this special place for good, but so far, each of them has sought out further experiences in Nicaragua. This country has so much to offer, more than many travel enthusiasts realize. For example, the Masaya Volcano Park is just waiting to be discovered by brave adventurers. As the lava lake continues to be dynamic, it is only permitted to visit the fire-breathing mountain by vehicle: this way, you can get away at any time!

Lovers of good coffee and high-quality cigars will find Nicaragua easier than almost any other place. The plantations with their tasty brown beans and wonderfully fragrant tobacco spread out under a seemingly endless sky, soaking up plenty of sunshine. Various haciendas offer coffee tours, followed by tastings, of course. The best coffee beans on the planet are said to grow near the Mombacho volcano, but you are welcome to try them for yourself! The mountain town of Estelí and the volcanic island of Ometepe offer the best soil for tobacco cultivation, and tours are also part of the daily routine here. Passionate riders will not want to miss the opportunity to conquer the country on horseback, and there are more than enough opportunities to do so. Explore the wild countryside around picturesque Lake Nicaragua or guide your horse along secluded mountain trails. In the evening, light a campfire on a deserted beach or on a plateau and grill fragrant delicacies under the starry sky.

You may also want to visit the Montibelli Wildlife Reserve, which is privately owned. Around 150 different, sometimes wonderfully exotic bird species roam around in a tropical forest there. This discovery tour is guaranteed to bring you many moments of happiness! On the island of Ometepe, on the other hand, you can climb one of the two volcanoes or sunbathe on a black sand beach. Watermelons and plantains, among other things, grow in abundance on the fertile island soil. Just the thing to satisfy your appetite in between meals in a typical regional way. All these experiences can be complemented with many other exciting attractions: our travel designers are bursting with ideas, so how about a stimulating conversation? Soon, your personal dream vacation will take shape in your mind's eye, exactly as you want to experience it. And the reality may well surpass this dream.