Discover Nicaragua travel and you'll find volcanoes, well-preserved Spanish architecture, a vibrant culture bent on rebuilding itself after years of civil war. Let Nicaragua travel transport you to lush green jungles, mountainous regions with as much biodiversity as the Amazonian Rainforest, wide rivers and one gigantic lake with islands and volcanoes across its waters.
The infrastructure of this Central American country is improving by the minute, as the government puts the revolutionary past of Nicaragua behind it and focuses on tourism and growing the economy. The people of Nicaragua are hopeful about the future of their country, and patriotism is a positive aspect of this rapidly changing country. The appeal of local attraction such as mountainous coffee plantations set amidst lush forests in the mountains, or volcanoes rising from the middle of a tremendous lake, and dozens more volcanoes throughout the country. Resorts are popping up in beautiful, remote locations, and parks and preserves are plentiful. There's a good level of counsciousness regarding eco tourism and preserving the natural beauty and local charm of Nicaragua. Hopefully for all of us, the Nicaragua travel industry will continue to develop with these ideas in mind.
Perhaps the best symbol of Nicaragua's journey from country in the midst of violent civil war to one of developing tourism and growing economy is one of the largest resorts here. The home of the former dictator, Anastasio Somoza, has been turned into a dining room and casino attached to a larget resort complex.
Tourists experience Nicaragua travel in varying ways. Some come to soak up the sun on beaches and to stay at a growing number of spas and eco tourism resorts. Some love the leftover colonial architecture that reflects a fascinating past and wonderful cities like Granada and Leon. Others come for exciting adventure on river tours, jungle adventures and rain forest excursions. Don't forget the miles and miles of coastline, too. Swimming and snorkeling are major events here, and there are Spanish galleon wrecks in the waters all around Nicaragua. There's even one as close as one mile offshore one of the islands of Nicaragua! Speaking of islands, There are some great ones to visit, too, if you have time for side trips. The islands of Lake Nicaragua make great day trips, too. Read more on our excursions page.
Tourism is more important than ever in Nicaragua, and come in second only to coffee as the nation's biggest money maker. Nicaraguans are aware of the importance of careful cultivation of this new industry, however, and seek to preserve what's great about their country which they've fought so hard for. Nicaragua is still unspoiled and lightly developed. Every traveler will find surprises and great adventure.
