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7 days in Nicaragua
ManaguaMasayaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Managua, Nicaragua
Activities
- Chocoyero-El Brujo Natural Reserve
- Ruben Dario National Theater
Hotel
Day 2: León, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Managua to Leónbus
1h 45m
$11–50
Activities
- Leon Viejo Ruins
- Iglesia La Recoleccion
Hotel
Day 3: Estelí, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$3–7
Activities
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary
- Parque Central
Hotel
Day 4: Jinotega, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
2h 12m
$4–7
Activities
- Matagalpa Coffee Farm Tour
- Coffee Plantation Tour
Hotel
Day 5: Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Jinotega to Matagalpabus
1h 30m
$1–4
Activities
- Explore Matagalpa City Center
- Catedral San Pedro Apostol
Hotel
Day 6: Chinandega, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Matagalpa to Chinandegabus
2h
$1–8
Activities
- Local Gastronomy Experience
- Aserradores Beach
Hotel
Day 7: Masaya, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Masayabus
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Masayabus
4h 6m
$31–42
Activities
- Masaya Market
- Church of the Assumption
Hotel
8 days in Nicaragua
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Day 1: León, Nicaragua
Activities
- Museo de Arte Fundacion Ortiz-Gurdian
- Central Market
Hotel
Day 2: Estelí, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$3–7
Activities
- Revolutionary Murals Walking Tour
- Horseback Riding Miraflor
Hotel
Day 3: Managua, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Estelí to Managuabus
2h 45m
$22–30
Activities
- Chocoyero-El Brujo Natural Reserve
- Dennis Martinez National Stadium
Hotel
Day 4: Granada, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Managua to Granadabus
1h 20m
$2
Activities
- Nicaraguan Cooking Class
- Masaya Volcano Night Tour
Hotel
Day 5: Masaya, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Granada to Masayabus
25 min
See more transport optionsActivities
- Masaya Volcano National Park
- Central Park
Hotel
Day 6: Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Masaya to Matagalpabus
2h 40m
$3–7
Activities
- Catedral San Pedro Apostol
- Mirador El Calvario
Hotel
Day 7: Jinotega, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Matagalpa to Jinotegabus
1h 30m
$1–4
Activities
- Coffee Plantation Tour
- Datanlí - El Diablo Reserve Hike
Hotel
Day 8: Chinandega, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the taxi from Jinotega to Chinandegataxi
- Take the bus from Jinotega to Chinandegabus
2h 33m
$10–14
Activities
- Iglesia Santa Ana
- Museo Chorotega-Nicarao
Hotel
9 days in Nicaragua
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Day 1: Granada, Nicaragua
Activities
- Islets of Granada Boat Tour
- Parque Central Granada
Hotel
Day 2: Managua, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Granada to Managuabus
1h 20m
$2
Activities
- Museo Sitio Huellas de Acahualinca
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Managua
Hotel
Day 3: León, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Managua to Leónbus
1h 45m
$11–50
Activities
- Leon Cathedral
- Iglesia El Calvario
Hotel
Day 4: Estelí, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$3–7
Activities
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary
- El Jalacate Stone Carvings
Hotel
Day 5: Jinotega, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
2h 12m
$4–7
Activities
- Cathedral of San Juan Visit
- Coffee Plantation Tour
Hotel
Day 6: Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Jinotega to Matagalpabus
1h 30m
$1–4
Activities
- Cascada de la Luna
- Mirador El Calvario
Hotel
Day 7: Chinandega, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Matagalpa to Chinandegabus
2h
$1–8
Activities
- Local Gastronomy Experience
- Mercado Central de Chinandega
Hotel
Day 8: Masaya, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Masayabus
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Masayabus
4h 6m
$31–42
Activities
- Coyotepe Fortress
- Hammock Workshop Visit
Hotel
Day 9: Juigalpa, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Masaya to Juigalpabus
- Take the bus from Masaya to Juigalpabus
4h 52m
$15–18
Activities
- Visita a Finca Ganadera
- Parque Zoologico Thomas Belt
Hotel
10 days in Nicaragua
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Day 1: Managua, Nicaragua
Activities
- Old Cathedral of Managua
- Parque de la Paz
Hotel
Day 2: León, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Managua to Leónbus
1h 45m
$11–50
Activities
- Central Market
- Hervideros de San Jacinto Geothermal Field
Hotel
Day 3: Estelí, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$3–7
Activities
- Mercado Municipal Visit
- Coffee Farm Tour Miraflor
Hotel
Day 4: Jinotega, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
2h 12m
$4–7
Activities
- Estelí Cigar Factory Tour
- Birdwatching Tour
Hotel
Day 5: Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Jinotega to Matagalpabus
1h 30m
$1–4
Activities
- Museo del Cafe Matagalpa
- Coffee Farm Tour
Hotel
Day 6: Chinandega, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Matagalpa to Chinandegabus
2h
$1–8
Activities
- Flor de Cana Rum Factory Tour
- Aserradores Beach
Hotel
Day 7: Masaya, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Masayabus
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Masayabus
4h 6m
$31–42
Activities
- Masaya Market
- San Juan de Oriente Pottery Village
Hotel
Day 8: Granada, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Masaya to Granadabus
25 min
$10–15
Activities
- Islets of Granada Boat Tour
- Granada Cathedral
Hotel
Days 9–10: Bluefields, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take a shuttle bus from Granada to Bluefields
- Take the transfer from Granada to Bluefieldstransfer
- Fly from Granada to Bluefieldsplane
- Take the taxi from Granada to Bluefieldstaxi
2h 30m
$140–555
Activities
- Discover Local Artisans
- Relax at Bluff Beach
Hotel
11 days in Nicaragua
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Day 1: León, Nicaragua
Activities
- Leon Cathedral
- Nicaraguan Cooking Class
Hotel
Day 2: Estelí, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$3–7
Activities
- Mercado Municipal Visit
- Miraflor Natural Reserve Hike
Hotel
Day 3: Managua, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Estelí to Managuabus
2h 45m
$22–30
Activities
- Mercado Roberto Huembes
- Chocoyero-El Brujo Natural Reserve
Hotel
Day 4: Granada, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Managua to Granadabus
1h 20m
$2
Activities
- Masaya Volcano Night Tour
- Nicaraguan Cooking Class
Hotel
Day 5: Masaya, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Granada to Masayabus
25 min
See more transport optionsActivities
- El Calvario Church
- Masaya Lakefront
Hotel
Day 6: Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Masaya to Matagalpabus
2h 40m
$3–7
Activities
- Catedral San Pedro Apostol
- Finca Esperanza Verde
Hotel
Day 7: Jinotega, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Matagalpa to Jinotegabus
1h 30m
$1–4
Activities
- Jinotega Municipal Market Exploration
- Coffee Plantation Tour
Hotel
Day 8: Chinandega, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the taxi from Jinotega to Chinandegataxi
- Take the bus from Jinotega to Chinandegabus
2h 33m
$10–14
Activities
- Casa de Cultura Chinandega
- Local Gastronomy Experience
Hotel
Days 9–11: Nueva Guinea, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Nueva Guineabus
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Nueva Guineabus
- Take the taxi from Chinandega to Nueva Guineataxi
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Nueva Guineabus
8h 10m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Community Project Visit
- Small Farm Visit
12 days in Nicaragua
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Day 1: Granada, Nicaragua
Activities
- Stroll Calle La Calzada
- Convent and Museum of San Francisco
Hotel
Day 2: Managua, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Granada to Managuabus
1h 20m
$2
Activities
- Museo Sitio Huellas de Acahualinca
- Tiscapa Lagoon Natural Reserve
Hotel
Day 3: León, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Managua to Leónbus
1h 45m
$11–50
Activities
- Leon Cathedral
- Revolutionary Museum
Hotel
Day 4: Estelí, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$3–7
Activities
- Mercado Municipal Visit
- El Jalacate Stone Carvings
Hotel
Day 5: Jinotega, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
2h 12m
$4–7
Activities
- Coffee Plantation Tour
- Matagalpa Coffee Farm Tour
Hotel
Day 6: Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Jinotega to Matagalpabus
1h 30m
$1–4
Activities
- Cascada de la Luna
- Cerro Apante Natural Reserve
Hotel
Day 7: Chinandega, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Matagalpa to Chinandegabus
2h
$1–8
Activities
- Marina Puesta del Sol
- Iglesia Santa Ana
Hotel
Day 8: Masaya, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Masayabus
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Masayabus
4h 6m
$31–42
Activities
- Church of the Assumption
- Masaya Market
Hotel
Days 9–12: Juigalpa, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Masaya to Juigalpabus
- Take the bus from Masaya to Juigalpabus
4h 52m
$15–18
Activities
- Catedral Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion
- Mirador de Juigalpa
Hotel
13 days in Nicaragua
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Day 1: Managua, Nicaragua
Activities
- Malecon de Managua
- Ruben Dario National Theater
Hotel
Day 2: León, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Managua to Leónbus
1h 45m
$11–50
Activities
- Central Market
- Iglesia El Calvario
Hotel
Day 3: Estelí, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$3–7
Activities
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary
- Padron Cigar Factory Tour
Hotel
Day 4: Jinotega, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
2h 12m
$4–7
Activities
- Lake Apanás Boat Trip
- Jinotega Museum
Hotel
Day 5: Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Jinotega to Matagalpabus
1h 30m
$1–4
Activities
- Finca Esperanza Verde
- Cascada de la Luna
Hotel
Day 6: Chinandega, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Matagalpa to Chinandegabus
2h
$1–8
Activities
- Iglesia Santa Ana
- Mangroves of Padre Ramos
Hotel
Day 7: Masaya, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Masayabus
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Masayabus
4h 6m
$31–42
Activities
- San Juan de Oriente Pottery Village
- Masaya Lakefront
Hotel
Day 8: Granada, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Masaya to Granadabus
25 min
$10–15
Activities
- Cemetery of Granada Visit
- Apoyo Lagoon Day Trip
Hotel
Days 9–11: Bluefields, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take a shuttle bus from Granada to Bluefields
- Take the transfer from Granada to Bluefieldstransfer
- Fly from Granada to Bluefieldsplane
- Take the taxi from Granada to Bluefieldstaxi
2h 30m
$140–555
Activities
- Sunset Watching at the Malecon
- Experience Garifuna Music
Hotel
Days 12–13: Nueva Guinea, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Bluefields to Nueva Guineabus
3h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Traditional Nicaraguan Food Tasting
- Palm Oil Plantation Tour
14 days in Nicaragua
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Day 1: León, Nicaragua
Activities
- Central Market
- Museo de Arte Fundacion Ortiz-Gurdian
Hotel
Day 2: Estelí, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$3–7
Activities
- Galeria de Heroes y Martires
- Miraflor Natural Reserve Hike
Hotel
Day 3: Managua, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Estelí to Managuabus
2h 45m
$22–30
Activities
- Malecon de Managua
- Chocoyero-El Brujo Natural Reserve
Hotel
Day 4: Granada, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Managua to Granadabus
1h 20m
$2
Activities
- Kayaking on Lake Nicaragua
- Apoyo Lagoon Day Trip
Hotel
Day 5: Masaya, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Granada to Masayabus
25 min
See more transport optionsActivities
- Masaya Lakefront
- San Juan de Oriente Pottery Village
Hotel
Day 6: Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Masaya to Matagalpabus
2h 40m
$3–7
Activities
- Finca Esperanza Verde
- Coffee Farm Tour
Hotel
Day 7: Jinotega, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Matagalpa to Jinotegabus
1h 30m
$1–4
Activities
- Matagalpa Coffee Farm Tour
- Datanlí - El Diablo Reserve Hike
Hotel
Day 8: Chinandega, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the taxi from Jinotega to Chinandegataxi
- Take the bus from Jinotega to Chinandegabus
2h 33m
$10–14
Activities
- Marina Puesta del Sol
- Corinto Malecon
Hotel
Days 9–11: Nueva Guinea, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Nueva Guineabus
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Nueva Guineabus
- Take the taxi from Chinandega to Nueva Guineataxi
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Nueva Guineabus
8h 10m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Cattle Ranch Experience
- Riverside Relaxation
Days 12–14: Bluefields, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Nueva Guinea to Bluefieldsbus
3h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Bluefields Central Market
- Moravian Church Bluefields
Hotel
15 days in Nicaragua
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Day 1: Granada, Nicaragua
Activities
- Iglesia La Merced Bell Tower View
- ChocoMuseo Granada
Hotel
Day 2: Managua, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Granada to Managuabus
1h 20m
$2
Activities
- Old Cathedral of Managua
- Galerias Santo Domingo
Hotel
Day 3: León, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Managua to Leónbus
1h 45m
$11–50
Activities
- Museo Ruben Dario
- Nicaraguan Cooking Class
Hotel
Day 4: Estelí, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$3–7
Activities
- Miraflor Natural Reserve Hike
- Local Nicaraguan Cooking Class
Hotel
Day 5: Jinotega, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
2h 12m
$4–7
Activities
- Estelí Cigar Factory Tour
- Central Park Stroll
Hotel
Day 6: Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Jinotega to Matagalpabus
1h 30m
$1–4
Activities
- Cascada de la Luna
- Catedral San Pedro Apostol
Hotel
Day 7: Chinandega, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Matagalpa to Chinandegabus
2h
$1–8
Activities
- Corinto Malecon
- Flor de Cana Rum Factory Tour
Hotel
Day 8: Masaya, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Masayabus
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Masayabus
4h 6m
$31–42
Activities
- Church of the Assumption
- Catarina Viewpoint
Hotel
Days 9–12: Juigalpa, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Masaya to Juigalpabus
- Take the bus from Masaya to Juigalpabus
4h 52m
$15–18
Activities
- Visita a Finca Ganadera
- Iglesia San Francisco de Asis
Hotel
Days 13–15: Nueva Guinea, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Juigalpa to Nueva Guineabus
2h 30m
$3
Activities
- Nueva Guinea Central Market
- Riverside Relaxation
16 days in Nicaragua
ManaguaJuigalpaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Managua, Nicaragua
Activities
- Dennis Martinez National Stadium
- Loma de Tiscapa
Hotel
Day 2: León, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Managua to Leónbus
1h 45m
$11–50
Activities
- Juan Venado Island Nature Reserve Tour
- Nicaraguan Cooking Class
Hotel
Day 3: Estelí, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$3–7
Activities
- Museo del Tabaco
- Galeria de Heroes y Martires
Hotel
Day 4: Jinotega, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
2h 12m
$4–7
Activities
- Cathedral of San Juan Visit
- San Rafael del Norte Visit
Hotel
Day 5: Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Jinotega to Matagalpabus
1h 30m
$1–4
Activities
- Explore Matagalpa City Center
- Mercado Municipal de Matagalpa
Hotel
Day 6: Chinandega, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Matagalpa to Chinandegabus
2h
$1–8
Activities
- Corinto Port
- Parque Central de Chinandega
Hotel
Day 7: Masaya, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Masayabus
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Masayabus
4h 6m
$31–42
Activities
- Horseback Riding Apoyo Lagoon
- Hammock Workshop Visit
Hotel
Day 8: Granada, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Masaya to Granadabus
25 min
$10–15
Activities
- Granada Municipal Market
- ChocoMuseo Granada
Hotel
Days 9–11: Bluefields, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take a shuttle bus from Granada to Bluefields
- Take the transfer from Granada to Bluefieldstransfer
- Fly from Granada to Bluefieldsplane
- Take the taxi from Granada to Bluefieldstaxi
2h 30m
$140–555
Activities
- Parque Central Bluefields
- Experience Garifuna Music
Hotel
Days 12–14: Nueva Guinea, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Bluefields to Nueva Guineabus
3h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Local River Boat Trip
- Traditional Nicaraguan Food Tasting
Days 15–16: Juigalpa, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Nueva Guinea to Juigalpabus
2h 30m
$3
Activities
- Parque Central de Juigalpa
- Parque Zoologico Thomas Belt
Hotel
18 days in Nicaragua
GranadaBluefieldsItinerary navigation
Day 1: Granada, Nicaragua
Activities
- Apoyo Lagoon Day Trip
- Casa de los Tres Mundos
Hotel
Day 2: Managua, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Granada to Managuabus
1h 20m
$2
Activities
- Museo Sitio Huellas de Acahualinca
- Old Cathedral of Managua
Hotel
Day 3: León, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Managua to Leónbus
1h 45m
$11–50
Activities
- Leon Cathedral
- Museo de Arte Fundacion Ortiz-Gurdian
Hotel
Day 4: Estelí, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$3–7
Activities
- Revolutionary Murals Walking Tour
- Horseback Riding Miraflor
Hotel
Day 5: Jinotega, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
2h 12m
$4–7
Activities
- Coffee Plantation Tour
- Jinotega Museum
Hotel
Day 6: Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Jinotega to Matagalpabus
1h 30m
$1–4
Activities
- Mercado Municipal de Matagalpa
- Catedral San Pedro Apostol
Hotel
Day 7: Chinandega, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Matagalpa to Chinandegabus
2h
$1–8
Activities
- Corinto Port
- Flor de Cana Rum Factory Tour
Hotel
Day 8: Masaya, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Masayabus
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Masayabus
4h 6m
$31–42
Activities
- Church of the Assumption
- Apoyo Lagoon Nature Reserve
Hotel
Days 9–12: Juigalpa, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Masaya to Juigalpabus
- Take the bus from Masaya to Juigalpabus
4h 52m
$15–18
Activities
- Casa de la Cultura de Juigalpa
- Mercado Municipal de Juigalpa
Hotel
Days 13–15: Nueva Guinea, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Juigalpa to Nueva Guineabus
2h 30m
$3
Activities
- Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro Church
- Artisan Craft Workshop
Days 16–18: Bluefields, Nicaragua
Transport
- Take the bus from Nueva Guinea to Bluefieldsbus
3h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Local Fishing Trip
- Relax at Bluff Beach
Hotel
