All Nicaragua Travel Stories

In one whirlwind week I discovered why Nicaragua is one of the best kept secrets in Central America. I explored this wonderful place by experiencing the city life and deep culture by exploring ruins and under the great direction of my personal guide. This place is incredibly safe, rarely visited and with a bustling new tourism industry, the time …

Adventure Life partnered this year with our amazing travelers, Karol & Richard Popkin, for a grant to the Hogar de Niñas girls shelter in Granada, Nicaragua. The girls come to the shelter as orphans or if they are not able to live at home due to abuse or poverty. Out of these troubled backgrounds, the nuns at the shelter strive to give the …

Ian and I escaped to Nicaragua for two weeks to explore a country almost NO ONE visits. We discovered a land of impossibly friendly locals, beautiful scenery and unexpected adventures! We did everything from exploring local markets and admire the beautiful handmade ceramics. We hiked volcanos and mountains, enjoyed local churches and beautiful …

Nicaragua dispelled all myths. It is gorgeous, affordable and very safe. Tourism is a relatively new phenomenon, so you pretty much get the country to yourself. Ometepe Island is perhaps my favorite place on earth. Try to spend as much time as you can there!