Moon Travel Guides: Your World, Your Way From lush coffee country to tropical beaches and soaring volcanoes, Nicaragua is Latin America's diamond in the rough. Inside Moon Nicaragua you'll find:




Strategic itineraries for any timeline or budget, ranging from the two-week best of Nicaragua to a boat trip down the R o San Juan, designed for ecotourists, culture mavens, adrenaline junkies, and more

Top activities and unique ideas: Hike rocky volcanoes (part of the famed Ring of Fire) or go pueblo-hopping through the Segovia mountains and Jinotega highlands. Take in the elegant colonial architecture of Managua and the enjoy its thriving city nightlife. Surf incredible waves or float in languid turquoise waters. Wander ancient archaeological sites, snorkel with sea turtles, or try volcano boarding, the local sport of sledding down mountains of black ash
The best spots for sports and recreation, including surfing, whitewater rafting, snorkeling and scuba diving
Expert insight from world traveler and outdoor enthusiast Joshua Berman
Honest advice on when to go, how to get around, and where to stay, from beachy resorts to homestays at coffee farms
Detailed maps and full-color photos throughout
Thorough information on health and safety, the landscape, climate, wildlife, and local culture, including a Spanish phrasebook
Full coverage of Managua, Granada and Masaya, La Isla de Ometepe, San Juan del Sur, Le n and the Volcanic Cordillera, Estel and the Segovias, the Matagalpa and Jinotega Highlands, Chontales and Cattle Country, Solentiname and the R o San Juan, Bluefields and the Corn Island, and Puerto Cabezas and the R o Coco

With Moon Nicaragua's expert advice, myriad activities, and local insight, you can plan your trip your way. Exploring more of Central America? Check out Moon Costa Rica or Moon Belize.