Things to Do in Nicaragua

There are 26 attractions in Nicaragua. Lake Nicaragua, central america's largest lake, contains freshwater islands and volcanoes, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
All Volcanoes 16 Parks & Reserves 5 Islands 4 Lakes 3 Archaeological Sites 3 Stadiums & Sports 1 Religious Sites 1
Lake Nicaragua
1
Lake Nicaragua
Central America's largest lake, contains freshwater islands and volcanoes
Lake
Lake Managua
2
Lake Managua
Large freshwater lake near Managua, Nicaragua's capital
Lake
Ometepe
3
Ometepe
Volcanic island formed by two volcanoes in Lake Nicaragua
Island
4
Momotombo
Symmetrical stratovolcano overlooking Lake Managua, popular landmark
Volcano
León Cathedral
5
León Cathedral
Colonial cathedral and UNESCO-listed religious landmark
Historical Site
Concepción (volcano)
6
Concepción (volcano)
Conical stratovolcano on Ometepe Island, dominant landmark
Volcano
Maderas
7
Maderas
Volcano on Ometepe Island with cloud forest trails
Volcano
San Cristóbal Volcano
8
San Cristóbal Volcano
Active stratovolcano near Chinandega with frequent eruptions
Volcano
Masaya Volcano
9
Masaya Volcano
Active Nicaraguan volcano with an accessible lava lake
Volcano
Cosigüina
10
Cosigüina
Conical Nicaraguan volcano forming a gulf peninsula
Volcano
Mombacho
11
Mombacho
Stratovolcano near Granada with cloud forest hikes
Volcano
Telica (volcano)
12
Telica (volcano)
Active stratovolcano near León, popular hiking destination
Volcano
Cerro Negro
13
Cerro Negro
Active cinder cone volcano with frequent eruptions
Volcano
Solentiname Islands
14
Solentiname Islands
Archipelago in Lake Nicaragua with artist communities
Islands
Bosawás Biosphere Reserve
15
Bosawás Biosphere Reserve
Large tropical biosphere reserve protecting rainforest biodiversity
Wildlife Reserve
Lake Apanás
16
Lake Apanás
Nicaraguan reservoir supplying hydroelectric power and recreation
Lake
Estadio Nacional Soberanía
17
Estadio Nacional Soberanía
National stadium in Managua hosting football matches
Stadium
Old Cathedral of Managua
18
Old Cathedral of Managua
Ruined cathedral in Managua, damaged by earthquakes
Church
Rota (volcano)
19
Rota (volcano)
Coastal volcano in Nicaragua's León Department
Volcano
Fortress of the Immaculate Conception
20
Fortress of the Immaculate Conception
18th-century river fortress guarding San Juan
Ruins
Pearl Cays
21
Pearl Cays
Caribbean cays off Nicaragua's Caribbean coast
Islands
Rama Cay
22
Rama Cay
Small Caribbean island in Nicaragua's coastal archipelago
Island
Volcán Azul
23
Volcán Azul
Coastal volcano in South Caribbean Autonomous Region
Volcano
Casita Volcano
24
Casita Volcano
Small stratovolcano near Nicaragua's Pacific coast
Volcano
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