Depending on how long you are in the country, and what your travel arrangements are, there are, in my opinion, several Nicaraguan must-sees for you to consider. Actually, there are many more amazing sights, but it would take me too long to list them.
Here are some of my top picks (in no particular order):
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Of course, there are a variety of one-day, two-day, or week tours that include some of these destinations.
A close neighbor (in fact, right next door) is Costa Rica which is south of Nicaragua. Having visited this country several times, I can tell you that, like the rest of Central America, it is a friendly, relaxed, and inviting destination.
Nicaragua's rich and vibrant history is a testament to the fortitude of those ancestors of today's Nicaraguans, and explains the very wise, independent and gracious nature of today's citizens.
In this era of global tourism development, Nicaragua's citizens and its government have made wise choices respectful of themselves, their future descendants, the environment and the tourists who visit the country.