An affable all-rounder, Nicaragua embraces travelers with diverse offerings of volcanic landscapes, colonial architecture, sensational beaches, remote, idyllic islands, wave-battered Pacific beaches and pristine forests. Lonely Planet is your passport to Nicaragua, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

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