Nicaragua travel plans with the routes already figured out
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7 days in Nicaragua
Managua BluefieldsItinerary navigation
Day 1: Managua, Nicaragua
Activities
- Loma de Tiscapa
- Ruben Dario National Theater
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: León, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Managua to Leónbus
1h 32m
$10–21
Activities
- Iglesia La Recoleccion
- Juan Venado Island Nature Reserve Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Estelí, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$1–7
Activities
- Miraflor Natural Reserve Hike
- Coffee Farm Tour Miraflor
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Jinotega, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
2h 30m
$3
Activities
- Indigenous Community Visit
- Cathedral of San Juan Visit
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Jinotega to Matagalpabus
1h 30m
$1–4
Activities
- Casa Museo Comandante Carlos Fonseca Amador
- Selva Negra Estate
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Chinandega, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Matagalpa to Chinandegabus
2h
$3–8
Activities
- Corinto Malecon
- Marina Puesta del Sol
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Bluefields, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Bluefieldsbus
- Take the transfer from Chinandega to Bluefieldstransfer
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Bluefieldsbus
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Bluefieldsbus
- Take the transfer from Chinandega to Bluefieldstransfer
- Fly from Chinandega to Bluefieldsplane
- Take the taxi from Chinandega to Bluefieldstaxi
5h 10m
$91–577
Activities
- Bluefields General Cemetery
- Experience Garifuna Music
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
8 days in Nicaragua
León BluefieldsItinerary navigation
Day 1: León, Nicaragua
Activities
- Leon Viejo Ruins
- Central Market
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Estelí, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$1–7
Activities
- Coffee Farm Tour Miraflor
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Jinotega, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
2h 30m
$3
Activities
- Matagalpa Coffee Farm Tour
- Lake Apanás Boat Trip
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Managua, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Jinotega to Managuabus
- Take the transfer from Jinotega to Managuatransfer
- Take the bus from Jinotega to Managuabus
1h 57m
$6–7
Activities
- Galerias Santo Domingo
- Chocoyero-El Brujo Natural Reserve
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Granada, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Managua to Granadabus
1h 20m
$2
Activities
- Parque Central Granada
- Casa de los Tres Mundos
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Granada to Matagalpabus
- Take the transfer from Granada to Matagalpatransfer
- Take the bus from Granada to Matagalpabus
- Take the transfer from Granada to Matagalpatransfer
- Take the bus from Granada to Matagalpabus
2h 53m
$16–24
Activities
- Finca Esperanza Verde
- Explore Matagalpa City Center
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Chinandega, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Matagalpa to Chinandegabus
2h
$3–8
Activities
- Mangroves of Padre Ramos
- Mercado Central de Chinandega
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Bluefields, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Bluefieldsbus
- Take the transfer from Chinandega to Bluefieldstransfer
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Bluefieldsbus
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Bluefieldsbus
- Take the transfer from Chinandega to Bluefieldstransfer
- Fly from Chinandega to Bluefieldsplane
- Take the taxi from Chinandega to Bluefieldstaxi
5h 10m
$91–577
Activities
- Relax at Bluff Beach
- Boat Trip to Pearl Lagoon
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
9 days in Nicaragua
Granada BluefieldsItinerary navigation
Day 1: Granada, Nicaragua
Activities
- Stroll Calle La Calzada
- Apoyo Lagoon Day Trip
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Managua, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Granada to Managuabus
1h 20m
$12–17
Activities
- Chocoyero-El Brujo Natural Reserve
- Galerias Santo Domingo
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: León, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Managua to Leónbus
1h 32m
$10–21
Activities
- Street Art and Mural Tour
- Leon Viejo Ruins
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Estelí, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$1–7
Activities
- Mercado Municipal Visit
- Coffee Farm Tour Miraflor
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Jinotega, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
2h 30m
$3
Activities
- Estelí Cigar Factory Tour
- Coffee Plantation Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Jinotega to Matagalpabus
1h 30m
$1–4
Activities
- Finca Esperanza Verde
- Cerro Apante Natural Reserve
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Chinandega, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Matagalpa to Chinandegabus
2h
$3–8
Activities
- Corinto Malecon
- Marina Puesta del Sol
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 8–9: Bluefields, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Bluefieldsbus
- Take the transfer from Chinandega to Bluefieldstransfer
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Bluefieldsbus
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Bluefieldsbus
- Take the transfer from Chinandega to Bluefieldstransfer
- Fly from Chinandega to Bluefieldsplane
- Take the taxi from Chinandega to Bluefieldstaxi
5h 10m
$91–577
Activities
- Experience Garifuna Music
- Taste Local Caribbean Cuisine
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
10 days in Nicaragua
Managua BluefieldsItinerary navigation
Day 1: Managua, Nicaragua
Activities
- Ruben Dario National Theater
- Dennis Martinez National Stadium
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: León, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Managua to Leónbus
1h 32m
$10–21
Activities
- Hervideros de San Jacinto Geothermal Field
- Nicaraguan Cooking Class
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Estelí, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$1–7
Activities
- Museo del Tabaco
- Salto de la Estanzuela Waterfall
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Jinotega, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
2h 30m
$3
Activities
- Cathedral of San Juan Visit
- El Salto Waterfall Excursion
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Jinotega to Matagalpabus
1h 30m
$1–4
Activities
- Selva Negra Estate
- Casa Museo Comandante Carlos Fonseca Amador
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Chinandega, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Matagalpa to Chinandegabus
2h
$3–8
Activities
- Mercado Central de Chinandega
- Flor de Cana Rum Factory Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 7–10: Bluefields, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Bluefieldsbus
- Take the transfer from Chinandega to Bluefieldstransfer
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Bluefieldsbus
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Bluefieldsbus
- Take the transfer from Chinandega to Bluefieldstransfer
- Fly from Chinandega to Bluefieldsplane
- Take the taxi from Chinandega to Bluefieldstaxi
5h 10m
$91–577
Activities
- Bluefields Lagoon Birdwatching
- Experience Garifuna Music
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
11 days in Nicaragua
León BluefieldsItinerary navigation
Day 1: León, Nicaragua
Activities
- Hervideros de San Jacinto Geothermal Field
- Revolutionary Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Estelí, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$1–7
Activities
- Cerro Tisey-La Estanzuela Natural Reserve Viewpoint
- Horseback Riding Miraflor
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Jinotega, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
2h 30m
$3
Activities
- Cathedral of San Juan Visit
- Peñas Blancas Massif Hike
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Managua, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Jinotega to Managuabus
- Take the transfer from Jinotega to Managuatransfer
- Take the bus from Jinotega to Managuabus
1h 57m
$6–7
Activities
- Mercado Roberto Huembes
- Chocoyero-El Brujo Natural Reserve
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Granada, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Managua to Granadabus
1h 20m
$2
Activities
- Mombacho Volcano Natural Reserve Hike
- Granada Municipal Market
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Granada to Matagalpabus
- Take the transfer from Granada to Matagalpatransfer
- Take the bus from Granada to Matagalpabus
- Take the transfer from Granada to Matagalpatransfer
- Take the bus from Granada to Matagalpabus
2h 53m
$16–24
Activities
- Explore Matagalpa City Center
- Cerro Apante Natural Reserve
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Chinandega, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Matagalpa to Chinandegabus
2h
$3–8
Activities
- Corinto Malecon
- Reserva Natural Estero Padre Ramos
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 8–11: Bluefields, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Bluefieldsbus
- Take the transfer from Chinandega to Bluefieldstransfer
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Bluefieldsbus
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Bluefieldsbus
- Take the transfer from Chinandega to Bluefieldstransfer
- Fly from Chinandega to Bluefieldsplane
- Take the taxi from Chinandega to Bluefieldstaxi
5h 10m
$91–577
Activities
- Cultural Visit to Rama Cay
- Bluefields Lagoon Birdwatching
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
12 days in Nicaragua
Granada Puerto CabezasItinerary navigation
Day 1: Granada, Nicaragua
Activities
- Parque Central Granada
- ChocoMuseo Granada
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Managua, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Granada to Managuabus
1h 20m
$12–17
Activities
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Managua
- Tiscapa Lagoon Natural Reserve
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: León, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Managua to Leónbus
1h 32m
$10–21
Activities
- Central Market
- Street Art and Mural Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Estelí, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$1–7
Activities
- Drew Estate Cigar Factory Tour
- El Jalacate Stone Carvings
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Jinotega, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
2h 30m
$3
Activities
- Birdwatching Tour
- Jinotega Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Jinotega to Matagalpabus
1h 30m
$1–4
Activities
- Cascada de la Luna
- Museo del Cafe Matagalpa
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Chinandega, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Matagalpa to Chinandegabus
2h
$3–8
Activities
- Reserva Natural Estero Padre Ramos
- Corinto Malecon
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 8–11: Bluefields, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Bluefieldsbus
- Take the transfer from Chinandega to Bluefieldstransfer
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Bluefieldsbus
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Bluefieldsbus
- Take the transfer from Chinandega to Bluefieldstransfer
- Fly from Chinandega to Bluefieldsplane
- Take the taxi from Chinandega to Bluefieldstaxi
5h 10m
$91–577
Activities
- Taste Local Caribbean Cuisine
- Kayaking on Bluefields Lagoon
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 12: Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Bluefields to Puerto Cabezasbus
- Take the transfer from Bluefields to Puerto Cabezastransfer
- Take the bus from Bluefields to Puerto Cabezasbus
- Take the bus from Bluefields to Puerto Cabezasbus
26h 35m
See more transport optionsActivities
- Port of Puerto Cabezas
- Miskito Cultural Exchange
Hotel
Recommended