San Juan de Oriente, Diriomo

Lonely PlanetOct 13

10 Experiences You Can Only Have in Nicaragua

Often overlooked by visitors to Central America, Nicaragua is packed with incredible landscapes, fascinating culture, and top-tier beaches. These are some of our favorite experiences in this wild and wonderful nation.

known for its pottery

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San Juan de OrienteNeighborhoodknown for its pottery
CatarinaNeighborhoodfamed for its flower nurseries
DiriáNeighborhoodhome to a thriving community of healers
Elsewhere
Doña Elba CigarsPlaceGranada, Nicaraguafactory-meets-museum demonstrates cigar making
Iglesia de la MercedPlace of worshipGranada, Nicaraguabaroque bell tower offers sunset views
Convento San FranciscoMuseumGranada, Nicaraguahoused inside, offers insight into history
Las Isletas de GranadaAttractionGranada, Nicaraguakayaking available for day trips
Parque Nacional Volcán MasayaSightGranada, Nicaraguahome to the 'Mouth of Hell' crater
Cráter SantiagoSightGranada, Nicaraguawitness its incandescent glow on nighttime tours
Catedral de LeónPlace of worshipLeón, Nicaraguaclimb to the roof for views
Museo de Arte Fundación Ortiz-GurdiánMuseumLeón, Nicaraguadisplays Latin American contemporary artwork
PoneloyaSightLeón, NicaraguaIt lies within the León Department and borders Las Peñitas, Nicaragua.
Viejo LeónSightLeón, Nicaraguaruins of the original city
Flor de Caña Rum DistilleryPlaceLeón, Nicaraguaoffers educational tours and tastings
Finca Neblina del BosqueHotelMatagalpa, Nicaraguaecolodge in a diverse nature reserve
Selva NegraHotelMatagalpa, Nicaraguafamily business in the Matagalpa mountains
Chicha Bruja Doña LoñaRestaurantSan Juan de Oriente, Nicaraguaserves traditional alcoholic corn beverage
OmetepeNeighborhoodGranada, Nicaraguaisland of twin volcanoes
Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la AsunciónPlace of worshipGranada, Nicaragua
ChocoMuseoMuseumGranada, Nicaragua
ArgencoveRestaurantGranada, Nicaragua
Laguna de ApoyoSightGranada, Nicaragua
Lago de NicaraguaSightGranada, Nicaragua
Las PeñitasSightLeón, Nicaragua

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