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