Tag: volcanoes

  • Nindiri

    Nicaragua is an expansive country with numerous cities, towns and villages scattered across its landscape. Whilst most visitors to the country are aware of the main cities and chief tourist destinations, they are likely unfamiliar with the many small towns and villages that contribute to the sheer splendor of this country. They may be easy to overlook, but the smaller municipal areas are ...

  • Mountain Biking

    Mountain biking in Nicaragua is a fairly new activity and it is through the efforts of people like Gedeon Typifies that interest in the sport has grown. These individuals have taken the necessary steps to make mountain biking one of many activities in Nicaragua that visitors can enjoy. To make this activity a lure for tourists, Gedeon Typifies has established a mountain biking touring ...

  • Vacations

    Planning an itinerary for your vacation in Nicaragua can be difficult, especially when you consider the abundance of attractions and activities on offer throughout this spectacular country. Whilst surfing Nicaragua.com you have likely discovered numerous places to visit and things to do during your holiday in Nicaragua. Where do you begin with your exciting Nicaraguan holiday?

  • Volcanoes

    You don’t have to be a geologist to appreciate the immense power and beauty of a volcano in Nicaragua. The incredibly fertile soil that surrounds these 'creatures of the earth' helps create an incredibly beautiful home for many animals and plants. Add to this the gentle rumbling of the living, breathing volcano beneath your feet and the thrill of knowing you’re so close to one of earth’s ...

  • Mountains

    Many visitors to this picturesque country enjoy the many striking mountains which can be found here. A great place to enjoy wildlife, coffee and incredible bird-watching opportunities, Nicaragua’s mountains certainly have a lot to offer. Nicaragua has more than one mountain range – some reaching to an elevation of over 3281 feet above sea level. They are generally covered with oaks, pines, ...

  • Adventure Travel

    Nicaragua is the ideal destination for those who are young-at-heart and seeking adventure. With impressive volcanoes, grand mountains, lush rainforests, sparkling lakes and expansive ocean there is much to offer in the way of adventure travel in Nicaragua. Choose from a smorgasbord of Nicaraguan adventure travel options, from jungle tours and hiking to scuba diving tours and camping. Create ...

  • Eco Tourism

    Nicaragua is a country of tremendous biodiversity - mostly due to its excellent geographic position. Within the boundaries of the country, you will find Central America's biggest rain forests, the dry Pacific Coast and the wet Atlantic areas as well as mountains and volcanoes. This great range of geological features provides an abundance of different habitats in a relatively compact area. ...

  • Flag

    The flag of Nicaragua was adopted in August 1971. When Nicaragua got its independence of Spain in 1821 it joined the then existing federation of the United Provinces of Central America. Seventeen years later, however, the federation began to dissolve and Nicaragua was left as an independent state.

  • Geography

    Nicaragua is an incredibly beautiful country with wonderfully diverse geography. The country covers slightly less area than the state of New York but that does not mean it is small and uninteresting – quite to the contrary! Because there has been relatively little development in the country, you will still be able to enjoy many of the natural wonders that it has to offer. Much of the face of ...

  • Chinandega

    Far up on the most north-western part of Nicaragua you will find the very attractive department of Chinandega. Peppered with interesting attractions and beautiful sights, you can be sure that Chinandega will prove to be a most delightful holiday destination with no shortage of things to see and do. Perhaps this is why it is fast becoming one of Nicaragua's most popular tourist destinations.