Museo de Arte Fundación Ortiz-Gurdián, León

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.

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Catedral de LeónPlace of worshipclimb to the roof for views
Museo de Arte Fundación Ortiz-GurdiánMuseumdisplays Latin American contemporary artwork
PoneloyaSightIt lies within the León Department and borders Las Peñitas, Nicaragua.
Viejo LeónSightruins of the original city
Flor de Caña Rum DistilleryPlaceoffers educational tours and tastings
Las PeñitasSight
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
Finca Neblina del BosqueHotelMatagalpa, Nicaraguaecolodge in a diverse nature reserve
Selva NegraHotelMatagalpa, Nicaraguafamily business in the Matagalpa mountains
San Juan de OrienteNeighborhoodDiriomo, Nicaraguaknown for its pottery
CatarinaNeighborhoodDiriomo, Nicaraguafamed for its flower nurseries
DiriáNeighborhoodDiriomo, Nicaraguahome to a thriving community of healers
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

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10 Experiences You Can Only Have in Nicaragua