Here’s what you should know about visiting Nicaragua.

Yemaya Reefs also features an intimate spa, a yoga shala, and an Afro-Caribbean-inspired dining concept.

It is part of theColibri Boutique Hotelscollection with four stunning sister properties in Tulum.

Colorful colonial buildings

Cathedral of Granada in Nicaragua.Credit:Mlenny/Getty Images

Every angle highlights views of verdant jungle canopy and frames a tranquil crescent of sand below.

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Explore the jungle.

Immense biodiversity and vast swaths of raw, untouched jungle make Nicaragua a dream for adventurous travelers.

Aerial view of a private island resort

Aerial view of Jicaro Island Lodge.Courtesy of Jicaro Island Lodge

Visit historic cities.

Granada is one of the oldest cities in the Americas, having just celebrated its 500th anniversary.

With a canary-yellow church at its center, it’s just as vibrant and vivacious as you’d expect.

Leon, Nicaragua - November 27, 2008: Combination of statue of Maximo Jerez on beige-maroon pedestal and Cathedral of Assumption in back under blue sky and green foliage in park.

Colonial buildings in Leon, Nicaragua.ClaudineVM/Getty Images

Go surfing.

Summertime swells draw surfers from far and wide to Nicaragua’s Pacific Coast.

Try volcano boarding.

Dinner table in NM

Dishes from NM restaurant.Courtesy of NM

It’s just as wild as it sounds.

Deeply faithful to the restaurant’s farm-to-table concept, chefs at NM curate seasonal menus featuring local ingredients.

The eight-course tasting menu and craft cocktail list are highlights of the experience.

View of the Concepcion Volcano and its reflection on the water in the Ometepe Island, Nicaragua; Concept for travel in Nicaragua and Central America

View of Concepcion Volcano from Ometepe Island in Nicaragua.Tiago_Fernandez/Getty Images

There are now three outposts of this popular eatery located around Managua.

Ometepe Island

A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve,Ometepe Islandsits at the heart of Lake Nicaragua.

“Many visitors say it’s their favorite part of Nicaragua,” says Kendall.

Beautiful scenery on Lake Nicaragua or Cocibolca in Nicaragua

Pontoon boat on Lake Nicaragua.AnkNet/Getty Images

The rainy season starts in May and lasts until early November, though rains generally tend to pass quickly.

Sustained, sometimes travel-impacting downpours make it best to avoid Nicaragua in September and October.

Granada, Nicaragua. A colorful street in old town. Central America

Colorful street in Granada, Nicaragua.Stefan Cristian Cioata/Getty Images