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Nicaragua travel plans with the routes already figured out

Rome2Rio itineraries for Nicaragua are made from a decade of travellers telling us their favourite ways to get from A to B. Personalise these itineraries to take you from A to B to C... and then all the way back home.

7 days in Nicaragua

ManaguaGranada

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Day 1: Managua, Nicaragua

Activities
  • Loma de Tiscapa
  • Ruben Dario National Theater
Explore Managua itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Globales Camino Real Managua

8.6760 reviews
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Day 2: León, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Managua → León by bus
  1. Take the bus from Managua to Leónbus
1h 45m
$12–50
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Activities
  • Central Market
  • Iglesia La Recoleccion
Explore León itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Flor De Sarta

8.7381 reviews
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Day 3: Estelí, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
León → Estelí by bus
  1. Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$3–7
See more transport options
Activities
  • Museo del Tabaco
  • El Jalacate Stone Carvings
Explore Estelí itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hex Estelí

8.2118 reviews
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Day 4: Jinotega, Nicaragua

Day 5: Matagalpa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Jinotega → Matagalpa by bus
  1. Take the bus from Jinotega to Matagalpabus
1h 30m
$1–4
See more transport options
Activities
  • Museo del Cafe Matagalpa
  • Parque Morazan
Explore Matagalpa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel San Jose Matagalpa

9.2265 reviews
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Day 6: Masaya, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Matagalpa → Masaya by bus
  1. Take the bus from Matagalpa to Masayabus
2h 40m
$3–7
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Activities
  • Hammock Workshop Visit
  • Church of the Assumption
Explore Masaya itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hostal Libertad

7.676 reviews
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Day 7: Granada, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Masaya → Granada by bus
  1. Take the bus from Masaya to Granadabus
25 min
$10–15
See more transport options
Activities
  • Apoyo Lagoon Day Trip
  • ChocoMuseo Granada
Explore Granada itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel & Restaurante La Gran Francia

8.550 reviews
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8 days in Nicaragua

LeónTipitapa

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Day 1: León, Nicaragua

Activities
  • Leon Viejo Ruins
  • Subtiava Indigenous Neighborhood Walk
Explore León itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Flor De Sarta

8.7381 reviews
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Day 2: Estelí, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
León → Estelí by bus
  1. Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$3–7
See more transport options
Activities
  • Coffee Farm Tour Miraflor
  • Drew Estate Cigar Factory Tour
Explore Estelí itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hex Estelí

8.2118 reviews
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Day 3: Jinotega, Nicaragua

Day 4: Managua, Nicaragua

Day 5: Granada, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Managua → Granada by bus
  1. Take the bus from Managua to Granadabus
1h 20m
$2
See more transport options
Activities
  • Islets of Granada Boat Tour
  • Parque Central Granada
Explore Granada itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel & Restaurante La Gran Francia

8.550 reviews
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Day 6: Matagalpa, Nicaragua

Day 7: Masaya, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Matagalpa → Masaya by bus
  1. Take the bus from Matagalpa to Masayabus
2h 40m
$3–7
See more transport options
Activities
  • Catarina Viewpoint
  • Central Park
Explore Masaya itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hostal Libertad

7.676 reviews
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Day 8: Tipitapa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Masaya → Tipitapa by bus
  1. Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
  2. Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
1h 25m
$13–19
See more transport options
Activities
  • Fishing on Rio Tipitapa
  • Puente de Tipitapa
Explore Tipitapa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Best Western Las Mercedes Airport

8.12,070 reviews
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9 days in Nicaragua

GranadaTipitapa

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Day 1: Granada, Nicaragua

Activities
  • Iglesia La Merced Bell Tower View
  • Kayaking on Lake Nicaragua
Explore Granada itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel & Restaurante La Gran Francia

8.550 reviews
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Day 2: Managua, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Granada → Managua by bus
  1. Take the bus from Granada to Managuabus
1h 20m
$2
See more transport options
Activities
  • Dennis Martinez National Stadium
  • Galerias Santo Domingo
Explore Managua itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Globales Camino Real Managua

8.6760 reviews
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Day 3: León, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Managua → León by bus
  1. Take the bus from Managua to Leónbus
1h 45m
$12–50
See more transport options
Activities
  • Revolutionary Museum
  • Leon Viejo Ruins
Explore León itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Flor De Sarta

8.7381 reviews
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Day 4: Estelí, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
León → Estelí by bus
  1. Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$3–7
See more transport options
Activities
  • El Jalacate Stone Carvings
  • Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary
Explore Estelí itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hex Estelí

8.2118 reviews
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Day 5: Jinotega, Nicaragua

Day 6: Matagalpa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Jinotega → Matagalpa by bus
  1. Take the bus from Jinotega to Matagalpabus
1h 30m
$1–4
See more transport options
Activities
  • Cerro Apante Natural Reserve
  • Museo del Cafe Matagalpa
Explore Matagalpa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel San Jose Matagalpa

9.2265 reviews
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Day 7: Masaya, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Matagalpa → Masaya by bus
  1. Take the bus from Matagalpa to Masayabus
2h 40m
$3–7
See more transport options
Activities
  • Masaya Market
  • Coyotepe Fortress
Explore Masaya itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hostal Libertad

7.676 reviews
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Days 8–9: Tipitapa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Masaya → Tipitapa by bus
  1. Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
  2. Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
1h 25m
$13–19
See more transport options
Activities
  • Iglesia Santiago Apostol
  • Fishing on Rio Tipitapa
Explore Tipitapa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Best Western Las Mercedes Airport

8.12,070 reviews
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10 days in Nicaragua

ManaguaBluefields

Itinerary navigation

Day 1: Managua, Nicaragua

Activities
  • Ruben Dario National Theater
  • Malecon de Managua
Explore Managua itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Globales Camino Real Managua

8.6760 reviews
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Day 2: León, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Managua → León by bus
  1. Take the bus from Managua to Leónbus
1h 45m
$12–50
See more transport options
Activities
  • Museo de Arte Fundacion Ortiz-Gurdian
  • Iglesia La Recoleccion
Explore León itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Flor De Sarta

8.7381 reviews
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Day 3: Estelí, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
León → Estelí by bus
  1. Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$3–7
See more transport options
Activities
  • Cerro Tisey-La Estanzuela Natural Reserve Viewpoint
  • Museo del Tabaco
Explore Estelí itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hex Estelí

8.2118 reviews
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Day 4: Jinotega, Nicaragua

Day 5: Matagalpa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Jinotega → Matagalpa by bus
  1. Take the bus from Jinotega to Matagalpabus
1h 30m
$1–4
See more transport options
Activities
  • Parque Morazan
  • Catedral San Pedro Apostol
Explore Matagalpa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel San Jose Matagalpa

9.2265 reviews
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Day 6: Masaya, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Matagalpa → Masaya by bus
  1. Take the bus from Matagalpa to Masayabus
2h 40m
$3–7
See more transport options
Activities
  • Central Park
  • Coyotepe Fortress
Explore Masaya itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hostal Libertad

7.676 reviews
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Day 7: Granada, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Masaya → Granada by bus
  1. Take the bus from Masaya to Granadabus
25 min
$10–15
See more transport options
Activities
  • Horse-Drawn Carriage City Tour
  • Islets of Granada Boat Tour
Explore Granada itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel & Restaurante La Gran Francia

8.550 reviews
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Days 8–10: Bluefields, Nicaragua

11 days in Nicaragua

LeónJuigalpa

Itinerary navigation

Day 1: León, Nicaragua

Activities
  • Street Art and Mural Tour
  • Museo Ruben Dario
Explore León itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Flor De Sarta

8.7381 reviews
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Day 2: Estelí, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
León → Estelí by bus
  1. Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$3–7
See more transport options
Activities
  • Horseback Riding Miraflor
  • Local Nicaraguan Cooking Class
Explore Estelí itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hex Estelí

8.2118 reviews
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Day 3: Jinotega, Nicaragua

Day 4: Managua, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Jinotega → Managua by bus
  1. Take the bus from Jinotega to Managuabus
  2. Take the transfer from Jinotega to Managuatransfer
  3. Take the bus from Jinotega to Managuabus
2h 4m
$5–7
See more transport options
Activities
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Managua
  • Dennis Martinez National Stadium
Explore Managua itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Globales Camino Real Managua

8.6760 reviews
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Day 5: Granada, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Managua → Granada by bus
  1. Take the bus from Managua to Granadabus
1h 20m
$2
See more transport options
Activities
  • Granada Municipal Market
  • Granada Cathedral
Explore Granada itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel & Restaurante La Gran Francia

8.550 reviews
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Day 6: Matagalpa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Granada → Matagalpa by taxi, bus
  1. Take the taxi from Granada to Matagalpataxi
  2. Take the bus from Granada to Matagalpabus
2h 21m
$72–86
See more transport options
Activities
  • Mercado Municipal de Matagalpa
  • Museo del Cafe Matagalpa
Explore Matagalpa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel San Jose Matagalpa

9.2265 reviews
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Day 7: Masaya, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Matagalpa → Masaya by bus
  1. Take the bus from Matagalpa to Masayabus
2h 40m
$3–7
See more transport options
Activities
  • Museum of Masaya Handicrafts
  • Masaya Lakefront
Explore Masaya itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hostal Libertad

7.676 reviews
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Days 8–10: Tipitapa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Masaya → Tipitapa by bus
  1. Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
  2. Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
1h 25m
$13–19
See more transport options
Activities
  • Termales de Tipitapa
  • Rio Tipitapa Exploration
Explore Tipitapa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Best Western Las Mercedes Airport

8.12,070 reviews
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Day 11: Juigalpa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Tipitapa → Juigalpa by bus
  1. Take the bus from Tipitapa to Juigalpabus
2h 45m
$3
See more transport options
Activities
  • Parque Zoologico Thomas Belt
  • Monumento al Ganadero
Explore Juigalpa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ethos Inn

5.832 reviews
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12 days in Nicaragua

GranadaJuigalpa

Itinerary navigation

Day 1: Granada, Nicaragua

Activities
  • Iglesia La Merced Bell Tower View
  • Nicaraguan Cooking Class
Explore Granada itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel & Restaurante La Gran Francia

8.550 reviews
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Day 2: Managua, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Granada → Managua by bus
  1. Take the bus from Granada to Managuabus
1h 20m
$2
See more transport options
Activities
  • National Palace of Culture
  • Chocoyero-El Brujo Natural Reserve
Explore Managua itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Globales Camino Real Managua

8.6760 reviews
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Day 3: León, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Managua → León by bus
  1. Take the bus from Managua to Leónbus
1h 45m
$12–50
See more transport options
Activities
  • Museo Ruben Dario
  • Iglesia El Calvario
Explore León itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Flor De Sarta

8.7381 reviews
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Day 4: Estelí, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
León → Estelí by bus
  1. Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$3–7
See more transport options
Activities
  • Miraflor Natural Reserve Hike
  • Museo del Tabaco
Explore Estelí itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hex Estelí

8.2118 reviews
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Day 5: Jinotega, Nicaragua

Day 6: Matagalpa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Jinotega → Matagalpa by bus
  1. Take the bus from Jinotega to Matagalpabus
1h 30m
$1–4
See more transport options
Activities
  • Coffee Farm Tour
  • Cerro Apante Natural Reserve
Explore Matagalpa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel San Jose Matagalpa

9.2265 reviews
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Day 7: Masaya, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Matagalpa → Masaya by bus
  1. Take the bus from Matagalpa to Masayabus
2h 40m
$3–7
See more transport options
Activities
  • Central Park
  • Museum of Masaya Handicrafts
Explore Masaya itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hostal Libertad

7.676 reviews
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Days 8–10: Tipitapa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Masaya → Tipitapa by bus
  1. Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
  2. Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
1h 25m
$13–19
See more transport options
Activities
  • Visit a Local Panaderia
  • Monumento a los Heroes y Martires de Tipitapa
Explore Tipitapa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Best Western Las Mercedes Airport

8.12,070 reviews
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Days 11–12: Juigalpa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Tipitapa → Juigalpa by bus
  1. Take the bus from Tipitapa to Juigalpabus
2h 45m
$3
See more transport options
Activities
  • Parque Central de Juigalpa
  • Monumento al Ganadero
Explore Juigalpa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ethos Inn

5.832 reviews
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13 days in Nicaragua

ManaguaJuigalpa

Itinerary navigation

Day 1: Managua, Nicaragua

Activities
  • Loma de Tiscapa
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Managua
Explore Managua itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Globales Camino Real Managua

8.6760 reviews
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Day 2: León, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Managua → León by bus
  1. Take the bus from Managua to Leónbus
1h 45m
$12–50
See more transport options
Activities
  • Revolutionary Museum
  • Cerro Negro Volcano Boarding
Explore León itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Flor De Sarta

8.7381 reviews
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Day 3: Estelí, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
León → Estelí by bus
  1. Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$3–7
See more transport options
Activities
  • Padron Cigar Factory Tour
  • El Jalacate Stone Carvings
Explore Estelí itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hex Estelí

8.2118 reviews
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Day 4: Jinotega, Nicaragua

Day 5: Matagalpa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Jinotega → Matagalpa by bus
  1. Take the bus from Jinotega to Matagalpabus
1h 30m
$1–4
See more transport options
Activities
  • Catedral San Pedro Apostol
  • Museo del Cafe Matagalpa
Explore Matagalpa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel San Jose Matagalpa

9.2265 reviews
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Day 6: Masaya, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Matagalpa → Masaya by bus
  1. Take the bus from Matagalpa to Masayabus
2h 40m
$3–7
See more transport options
Activities
  • Masaya Lakefront
  • Hammock Workshop Visit
Explore Masaya itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hostal Libertad

7.676 reviews
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Day 7: Granada, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Masaya → Granada by bus
  1. Take the bus from Masaya to Granadabus
25 min
$10–15
See more transport options
Activities
  • ChocoMuseo Granada
  • Apoyo Lagoon Day Trip
Explore Granada itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel & Restaurante La Gran Francia

8.550 reviews
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Days 8–10: Bluefields, Nicaragua

Days 11–12: Nueva Guinea, Nicaragua

Day 13: Juigalpa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Nueva Guinea → Juigalpa by bus
  1. Take the bus from Nueva Guinea to Juigalpabus
2h 30m
$4
See more transport options
Activities
  • Restaurante La Casona
  • Parque Zoologico Thomas Belt
Explore Juigalpa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ethos Inn

5.832 reviews
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14 days in Nicaragua

LeónJuigalpa

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Day 1: León, Nicaragua

Activities
  • Juan Venado Island Nature Reserve Tour
  • Leon Cathedral
Explore León itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Flor De Sarta

8.7381 reviews
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Day 2: Estelí, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
León → Estelí by bus
  1. Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$3–7
See more transport options
Activities
  • Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary
  • Miraflor Natural Reserve Hike
Explore Estelí itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hex Estelí

8.2118 reviews
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Day 3: Jinotega, Nicaragua

Day 4: Managua, Nicaragua

Day 5: Granada, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Managua → Granada by bus
  1. Take the bus from Managua to Granadabus
1h 20m
$2
See more transport options
Activities
  • Horse-Drawn Carriage City Tour
  • Masaya Volcano Night Tour
Explore Granada itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel & Restaurante La Gran Francia

8.550 reviews
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Day 6: Matagalpa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Granada → Matagalpa by taxi, bus
  1. Take the taxi from Granada to Matagalpataxi
  2. Take the bus from Granada to Matagalpabus
2h 21m
$72–86
See more transport options
Activities
  • Mercado Municipal de Matagalpa
  • Mirador El Calvario
Explore Matagalpa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel San Jose Matagalpa

9.2265 reviews
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Day 7: Masaya, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Matagalpa → Masaya by bus
  1. Take the bus from Matagalpa to Masayabus
2h 40m
$3–7
See more transport options
Activities
  • Masaya Volcano National Park
  • Church of the Assumption
Explore Masaya itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hostal Libertad

7.676 reviews
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Days 8–10: Tipitapa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Masaya → Tipitapa by bus
  1. Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
  2. Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
1h 25m
$13–19
See more transport options
Activities
  • Explore Local Artisan Shops
  • Iglesia Santiago Apostol
Explore Tipitapa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Best Western Las Mercedes Airport

8.12,070 reviews
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Days 11–14: Juigalpa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Tipitapa → Juigalpa by bus
  1. Take the bus from Tipitapa to Juigalpabus
2h 45m
$3
See more transport options
Activities
  • Catedral Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion
  • Parque Zoologico Thomas Belt
Explore Juigalpa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ethos Inn

5.832 reviews
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15 days in Nicaragua

GranadaNueva Guinea

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Day 1: Granada, Nicaragua

Activities
  • Horse-Drawn Carriage City Tour
  • Parque Central Granada
Explore Granada itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel & Restaurante La Gran Francia

8.550 reviews
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Day 2: Managua, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Granada → Managua by bus
  1. Take the bus from Granada to Managuabus
1h 20m
$2
See more transport options
Activities
  • National Palace of Culture
  • Malecon de Managua
Explore Managua itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Globales Camino Real Managua

8.6760 reviews
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Day 3: León, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Managua → León by bus
  1. Take the bus from Managua to Leónbus
1h 45m
$12–50
See more transport options
Activities
  • Central Market
  • Leon Cathedral
Explore León itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Flor De Sarta

8.7381 reviews
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Day 4: Estelí, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
León → Estelí by bus
  1. Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$3–7
See more transport options
Activities
  • Horseback Riding Miraflor
  • Coffee Farm Tour Miraflor
Explore Estelí itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hex Estelí

8.2118 reviews
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Day 5: Jinotega, Nicaragua

Day 6: Matagalpa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Jinotega → Matagalpa by bus
  1. Take the bus from Jinotega to Matagalpabus
1h 30m
$1–4
See more transport options
Activities
  • Cascada de la Luna
  • Museo del Cafe Matagalpa
Explore Matagalpa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel San Jose Matagalpa

9.2265 reviews
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Day 7: Masaya, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Matagalpa → Masaya by bus
  1. Take the bus from Matagalpa to Masayabus
2h 40m
$3–7
See more transport options
Activities
  • Hammock Workshop Visit
  • Masaya Market
Explore Masaya itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hostal Libertad

7.676 reviews
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Days 8–10: Tipitapa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Masaya → Tipitapa by bus
  1. Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
  2. Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
1h 25m
$13–19
See more transport options
Activities
  • Explore Local Artisan Shops
  • Laguna de Xiloa
Explore Tipitapa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
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Best Western Las Mercedes Airport

8.12,070 reviews
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Days 11–14: Juigalpa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Tipitapa → Juigalpa by bus
  1. Take the bus from Tipitapa to Juigalpabus
2h 45m
$3
See more transport options
Activities
  • Museo Arqueologico Gregorio Aguilar Barea
  • Visita a Finca Ganadera
Explore Juigalpa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ethos Inn

5.832 reviews
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Day 15: Nueva Guinea, Nicaragua

16 days in Nicaragua

ManaguaJuigalpa

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Day 1: Managua, Nicaragua

Activities
  • Galerias Santo Domingo
  • Plaza de la Revolucion
Explore Managua itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Globales Camino Real Managua

8.6760 reviews
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Day 2: León, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Managua → León by bus
  1. Take the bus from Managua to Leónbus
1h 45m
$12–50
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Activities
  • Museo de Arte Fundacion Ortiz-Gurdian
  • Revolutionary Museum
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Flor De Sarta

8.7381 reviews
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Day 3: Estelí, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
León → Estelí by bus
  1. Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$3–7
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Activities
  • Cerro Tisey-La Estanzuela Natural Reserve Viewpoint
  • Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hex Estelí

8.2118 reviews
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Day 4: Jinotega, Nicaragua

Day 5: Matagalpa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Jinotega → Matagalpa by bus
  1. Take the bus from Jinotega to Matagalpabus
1h 30m
$1–4
See more transport options
Activities
  • Mirador El Calvario
  • Selva Negra Estate
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel San Jose Matagalpa

9.2265 reviews
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Day 6: Masaya, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Matagalpa → Masaya by bus
  1. Take the bus from Matagalpa to Masayabus
2h 40m
$3–7
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Activities
  • Museum of Masaya Handicrafts
  • Central Park
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hostal Libertad

7.676 reviews
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Day 7: Granada, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Masaya → Granada by bus
  1. Take the bus from Masaya to Granadabus
25 min
$10–15
See more transport options
Activities
  • Mombacho Volcano Natural Reserve Hike
  • Iglesia La Merced Bell Tower View
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel & Restaurante La Gran Francia

8.550 reviews
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Days 8–10: Bluefields, Nicaragua

Days 11–12: Nueva Guinea, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Bluefields → Nueva Guinea by bus
  1. Take the bus from Bluefields to Nueva Guineabus
3h
See more transport options
Activities
  • Bird Watching Excursion
  • Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro Church
Explore Nueva Guinea itineraries

Days 13–16: Juigalpa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Nueva Guinea → Juigalpa by bus
  1. Take the bus from Nueva Guinea to Juigalpabus
2h 30m
$4
See more transport options
Activities
  • Parque Zoologico Thomas Belt
  • Museo Arqueologico Gregorio Aguilar Barea
Explore Juigalpa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ethos Inn

5.832 reviews
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17 days in Nicaragua

LeónBluefields

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Day 1: León, Nicaragua

Activities
  • Revolutionary Museum
  • Iglesia El Calvario
Explore León itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Flor De Sarta

8.7381 reviews
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Day 2: Estelí, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
León → Estelí by bus
  1. Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$3–7
See more transport options
Activities
  • Local Nicaraguan Cooking Class
  • Drew Estate Cigar Factory Tour
Explore Estelí itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hex Estelí

8.2118 reviews
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Day 3: Jinotega, Nicaragua

Day 4: Managua, Nicaragua

Day 5: Granada, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Managua → Granada by bus
  1. Take the bus from Managua to Granadabus
1h 20m
$2
See more transport options
Activities
  • Nicaraguan Cooking Class
  • Granada Municipal Market
Explore Granada itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel & Restaurante La Gran Francia

8.550 reviews
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Day 6: Matagalpa, Nicaragua

Day 7: Masaya, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Matagalpa → Masaya by bus
  1. Take the bus from Matagalpa to Masayabus
2h 40m
$3–7
See more transport options
Activities
  • Apoyo Lagoon Nature Reserve
  • Masaya Market
Explore Masaya itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hostal Libertad

7.676 reviews
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Days 8–10: Tipitapa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Masaya → Tipitapa by bus
  1. Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
  2. Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
1h 25m
$13–19
See more transport options
Activities
  • Alcaldia de Tipitapa
  • Local Gastronomy Experience
Explore Tipitapa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Best Western Las Mercedes Airport

8.12,070 reviews
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Days 11–14: Juigalpa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Tipitapa → Juigalpa by bus
  1. Take the bus from Tipitapa to Juigalpabus
2h 45m
$3
See more transport options
Activities
  • Parque Zoologico Thomas Belt
  • Iglesia San Francisco de Asis
Explore Juigalpa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ethos Inn

5.832 reviews
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Days 15–16: Nueva Guinea, Nicaragua

Day 17: Bluefields, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Nueva Guinea → Bluefields by bus
  1. Take the bus from Nueva Guinea to Bluefieldsbus
3h
See more transport options
Activities
  • Cultural Visit to Rama Cay
  • Kayaking on Bluefields Lagoon
Explore Bluefields itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Casa Bella Vista

102 reviews
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18 days in Nicaragua

GranadaBluefields

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Day 1: Granada, Nicaragua

Activities
  • ChocoMuseo Granada
  • Granada Municipal Market
Explore Granada itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel & Restaurante La Gran Francia

8.550 reviews
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Day 2: Managua, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Granada → Managua by bus
  1. Take the bus from Granada to Managuabus
1h 20m
$2
See more transport options
Activities
  • Loma de Tiscapa
  • Ruben Dario National Theater
Explore Managua itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Globales Camino Real Managua

8.6760 reviews
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Day 3: León, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Managua → León by bus
  1. Take the bus from Managua to Leónbus
1h 45m
$12–50
See more transport options
Activities
  • Revolutionary Museum
  • Iglesia La Recoleccion
Explore León itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Flor De Sarta

8.7381 reviews
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Day 4: Estelí, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
León → Estelí by bus
  1. Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$3–7
See more transport options
Activities
  • Galeria de Heroes y Martires
  • Horseback Riding Miraflor
Explore Estelí itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hex Estelí

8.2118 reviews
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Day 5: Jinotega, Nicaragua

Day 6: Matagalpa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Jinotega → Matagalpa by bus
  1. Take the bus from Jinotega to Matagalpabus
1h 30m
$1–4
See more transport options
Activities
  • Casa Museo Comandante Carlos Fonseca Amador
  • Explore Matagalpa City Center
Explore Matagalpa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel San Jose Matagalpa

9.2265 reviews
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Day 7: Masaya, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Matagalpa → Masaya by bus
  1. Take the bus from Matagalpa to Masayabus
2h 40m
$3–7
See more transport options
Activities
  • San Juan de Oriente Pottery Village
  • Masaya Market
Explore Masaya itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hostal Libertad

7.676 reviews
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Days 8–10: Tipitapa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Masaya → Tipitapa by bus
  1. Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
  2. Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
1h 25m
$13–19
See more transport options
Activities
  • Mercado Municipal de Tipitapa
  • Reserva Natural Chocoyero-El Brujo
Explore Tipitapa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Best Western Las Mercedes Airport

8.12,070 reviews
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Days 11–14: Juigalpa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Tipitapa → Juigalpa by bus
  1. Take the bus from Tipitapa to Juigalpabus
2h 45m
$3
See more transport options
Activities
  • Mirador de Juigalpa
  • Iglesia San Francisco de Asis
Explore Juigalpa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ethos Inn

5.832 reviews
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Days 15–16: Nueva Guinea, Nicaragua

Days 17–18: Bluefields, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Nueva Guinea → Bluefields by bus
  1. Take the bus from Nueva Guinea to Bluefieldsbus
3h
See more transport options
Activities
  • Moravian Church Bluefields
  • Relax at Bluff Beach
Explore Bluefields itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Casa Bella Vista

102 reviews
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19 days in Nicaragua

ManaguaTipitapa

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Day 1: Managua, Nicaragua

Activities
  • Chocoyero-El Brujo Natural Reserve
  • Parque de la Paz
Explore Managua itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Globales Camino Real Managua

8.6760 reviews
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Day 2: León, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Managua → León by bus
  1. Take the bus from Managua to Leónbus
1h 45m
$12–50
See more transport options
Activities
  • Iglesia La Recoleccion
  • Nicaraguan Cooking Class
Explore León itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Flor De Sarta

8.7381 reviews
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Day 3: Estelí, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
León → Estelí by bus
  1. Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$3–7
See more transport options
Activities
  • El Jalacate Stone Carvings
  • Museo del Tabaco
Explore Estelí itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hex Estelí

8.2118 reviews
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Day 4: Jinotega, Nicaragua

Day 5: Matagalpa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Jinotega → Matagalpa by bus
  1. Take the bus from Jinotega to Matagalpabus
1h 30m
$1–4
See more transport options
Activities
  • Parque Morazan
  • Coffee Farm Tour
Explore Matagalpa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel San Jose Matagalpa

9.2265 reviews
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Day 6: Masaya, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Matagalpa → Masaya by bus
  1. Take the bus from Matagalpa to Masayabus
2h 40m
$3–7
See more transport options
Activities
  • Masaya Volcano National Park
  • Masaya Market
Explore Masaya itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hostal Libertad

7.676 reviews
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Day 7: Granada, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Masaya → Granada by bus
  1. Take the bus from Masaya to Granadabus
25 min
$10–15
See more transport options
Activities
  • Apoyo Lagoon Day Trip
  • Cemetery of Granada Visit
Explore Granada itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel & Restaurante La Gran Francia

8.550 reviews
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Days 8–10: Bluefields, Nicaragua

Days 11–12: Nueva Guinea, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Bluefields → Nueva Guinea by bus
  1. Take the bus from Bluefields to Nueva Guineabus
3h
See more transport options
Activities
  • Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro Church
  • Traditional Nicaraguan Food Tasting
Explore Nueva Guinea itineraries

Days 13–16: Juigalpa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Nueva Guinea → Juigalpa by bus
  1. Take the bus from Nueva Guinea to Juigalpabus
2h 30m
$4
See more transport options
Activities
  • Parque Central de Juigalpa
  • Restaurante La Casona
Explore Juigalpa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ethos Inn

5.832 reviews
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Days 17–19: Tipitapa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Juigalpa → Tipitapa by bus
  1. Take the bus from Juigalpa to Tipitapabus
2h 45m
$3
See more transport options
Activities
  • Mercado Municipal de Tipitapa
  • Puente de Tipitapa
Explore Tipitapa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Best Western Las Mercedes Airport

8.12,070 reviews
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20 days in Nicaragua

LeónPuerto Cabezas

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Day 1: León, Nicaragua

Activities
  • Hervideros de San Jacinto Geothermal Field
  • Nicaraguan Cooking Class
Explore León itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Flor De Sarta

8.7381 reviews
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Day 2: Estelí, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
León → Estelí by bus
  1. Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$3–7
See more transport options
Activities
  • El Jalacate Stone Carvings
  • Revolutionary Murals Walking Tour
Explore Estelí itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Hex Estelí

8.2118 reviews
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Day 3: Jinotega, Nicaragua

Day 4: Managua, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Jinotega → Managua by bus
  1. Take the bus from Jinotega to Managuabus
  2. Take the transfer from Jinotega to Managuatransfer
  3. Take the bus from Jinotega to Managuabus
2h 4m
$5–7
See more transport options
Activities
  • Dennis Martinez National Stadium
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Managua
Explore Managua itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel Globales Camino Real Managua

8.6760 reviews
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Day 5: Granada, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Managua → Granada by bus
  1. Take the bus from Managua to Granadabus
1h 20m
$2
See more transport options
Activities
  • Nicaraguan Cooking Class
  • Parque Central Granada
Explore Granada itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel & Restaurante La Gran Francia

8.550 reviews
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Day 6: Matagalpa, Nicaragua

Day 7: Masaya, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Matagalpa → Masaya by bus
  1. Take the bus from Matagalpa to Masayabus
2h 40m
$3–7
See more transport options
Activities
  • Masaya Night Market
  • Masaya Volcano National Park
Explore Masaya itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hostal Libertad

7.676 reviews
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Days 8–10: Tipitapa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Masaya → Tipitapa by bus
  1. Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
  2. Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
1h 25m
$13–19
See more transport options
Activities
  • Rio Tipitapa Exploration
  • Parque Central de Tipitapa
Explore Tipitapa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Best Western Las Mercedes Airport

8.12,070 reviews
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Days 11–14: Juigalpa, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Tipitapa → Juigalpa by bus
  1. Take the bus from Tipitapa to Juigalpabus
2h 45m
$3
See more transport options
Activities
  • Parque Zoologico Thomas Belt
  • Disfrutar de un Cafe Local
Explore Juigalpa itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ethos Inn

5.832 reviews
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Days 15–16: Nueva Guinea, Nicaragua

Days 17–19: Bluefields, Nicaragua

Distance
Transport
Popular
Nueva Guinea → Bluefields by bus
  1. Take the bus from Nueva Guinea to Bluefieldsbus
3h
See more transport options
Activities
  • Moravian Church Bluefields
  • Relax at Bluff Beach
Explore Bluefields itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Casa Bella Vista

102 reviews
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Day 20: Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua

Must-see Nicaragua

Plot your journey across Nicaragua, visiting its many must-see destinations. With just a short train ride or scenic drive, you can journey from one region to another.