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Classic Nicaragua

A journey through western nicaragua visiting beautiful colonial cities, stunning volcanoes and glorious beaches.

A 12 day itinerary which gives a wonderful glimpse into a country with so much history, natural beauty and culture. Colonial towns, freshwater lakes and islands, volcanoes and glorious beaches combine to make a special ‘off the beaten track’ holiday.

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The colonial cities.

Days 1-5 : After a first night in the capital, Managua , driven to León (around 2 hours) and view Lake Managua and Momotombo volcano along the way. Two nights allows time for a short city tour before continuing to explore this delightful colonial city independently with its cobbled streets, bustling plazas and Central America's largest cathedral. León Viejo (32km away) was the original site of the city, abandoned due to volcanic activity in the 17th century. An excursion to the Juan Venado Nature Reserve is highly recommended and can be arranged locally. Navigating between the mangroves by motor boat gives the opportunity to see a variety of exotic birds, mammals, crabs and other wildlife.

Continue south (about 3 hours), stopping at Masaya volcno along the way, and spend two nights in Nicaragua's other colonial jewel, Granada, on the southern shore of Lake Nicaragua. Founded in 1524 this is the oldest city in the New World with many colonial buildings, churches and an impressive cathedral. A short city tour will give an excellent introduction to Granada. The lake has around 354 islands (formed during volcanic eruptions) which can be visited by boat.

Ometepe Island

Days 6-8 : Driven south (about 2 hours) along the shore of Lake Nicaragua to take a ferry (1 hour) to Ometepe island, rich in history and with diverse flora and fauna. Stay three nights at an authentic island lodge with views of Ometepe's towering volcanoes, Madera and Concepcion . Spend a full day experiencing the lifestyle of the islanders and visit many sites which are part of the island's history. Possible additional activities include boat excursions, volcano hikes, swimming in the lake, mountain biking and riding.

Pacific beaches

Days 9-11 : Return to the mainland and driven (2 - 3 hours) to the Pacific coast near San Juan del Sur, to relax for three nights at a beachfront hotel.

Day 12 : Driven (about 4 hours) to Managua airport for international connections.

A stay on one of the Corn Islands (Big Corn or Little Corn) both of which are renowned for their pristine white sand beaches. The islands are 70km off the Caribbean coastline and are accessed by a short flight from Managua. To reach Little Corn, visitors must additionally take a boat from Big Corn and getting around is on foot or by boat as there are no roads.

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The estimated flight cost included in this itinerary (assuming international flights from the UK plus any internal flights that are necessary) is £1,465 per person.

Standard - £4,270

A selection of properties offering good value without compromising on location.

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All prices are per person based on two people sharing a room and are intended as a guide (local high or low seasons can cause some variation). All prices were correct when published but may vary with exchange rate fluctuations, fuel surcharges, or changes in the general economic situation.

To calculate the flight price we sometimes use air passes (airline-specific reduced fares available on some routes and when certain conditions are met). If you arrange your own international flights we highly recommend that you advise us as early as possible as some air passes only operate in conjunction with specific international carriers.

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Home to unrivalled diversity, Latin America is a melting pot of cultures

The countries that make up Latin America are as distinct from one another as the region is from other parts of the world. So, what unites them? In addition to geographical proximity and the Spanish language (with the exception of Portuguese in Brazil and French in Haiti), perhaps it’s the culture, the climate, the more relaxed outlook on life than European counterparts. There are a number of familiarities that unite them but, at the same time, many aspects that make them unique thanks to their historical context. This is, ultimately, the charm of Latin America.

With that in mind, we have prepared a broad overview of the “best of all things Latin”, with a particular focus on tourism, culture and gastronomy. With so many countries to choose from and so few pages, it won’t be possible to showcase everything at once, but we promise to profile each one in greater detail in future editions. Below are some of the highlights.

To give priority to our Latin neighbours, we will not include Brazil in this section. But worry not, if you want to find out more about this South American giant just browse any of the other editions of BBMag – Bossa Brazil Magazine online.

Granada is the main attraction, where tourists can find several architectural monuments and landmarks from the colonial era.

Another city of colonial intrigue is León, near the Cerro Negro volcano, where thrill seekers can practice “volcano boarding”—yes, sliding down volcanic slopes on wooden boards!

Cuisine is essentially similar to other Central American countries. One popular dish is the vigorón , a mixture of meats cooked with potatoes or cassava, served on a banana leaf.

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Professional and helpful from the start with great knowledge of the areas we were travelling to. We felt that we were in safe hands so were free to enjoy our wonderful adventure. LR, GB

Fast, efficient and professional. Delighted with the service and my wonderful holiday. NL, GB

It is good that JLA watch sustainability where they can and we were happy that small local industries were supported as well as hotels. TC, GB

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