Nicaragua travel plans with the routes already figured out
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7 days in Nicaragua
Managua TipitapaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Managua, Nicaragua
Activities
- Tiscapa Lagoon Natural Reserve
- Loma de Tiscapa
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: León, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Managua to Leónbus
1h 45m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Museo de Arte Fundacion Ortiz-Gurdian
- Subtiava Indigenous Neighborhood Walk
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Estelí, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Coffee Farm Tour Miraflor
- Padron Cigar Factory Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Jinotega, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
2h 30m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Peñas Blancas Massif Hike
- El Salto Waterfall Excursion
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Jinotega to Matagalpabus
1h 30m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Cerro Apante Natural Reserve
- Coffee Farm Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Masaya, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Matagalpa to Masayabus
2h 40m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Church of the Assumption
- Masaya Lakefront
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Tipitapa, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
- Take the transfer from Masaya to Tipitapatransfer
- Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
- Take the foot from Masaya to Tipitapawalk
- Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
2h 39m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Alcaldia de Tipitapa
- Visit a Local Panaderia
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
8 days in Nicaragua
León ChinandegaItinerary navigation
Day 1: León, Nicaragua
Activities
- Museo Ruben Dario
- Iglesia El Calvario
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Estelí, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Horseback Riding Miraflor
- Museo del Tabaco
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Jinotega, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
2h 30m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Estelí Cigar Factory Tour
- Peñas Blancas Massif Hike
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Jinotega to Matagalpabus
1h 30m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Parque Morazan
- Finca Esperanza Verde
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Masaya, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Matagalpa to Masayabus
2h 40m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Apoyo Lagoon Nature Reserve
- El Calvario Church
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Managua, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Masaya to Managuabus
40 min
See more transport optionsActivities
- Tiscapa Lagoon Natural Reserve
- Parque de la Paz
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Granada, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Managua to Granadabus
1h 20m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Granada Municipal Market
- Kayaking on Lake Nicaragua
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Chinandega, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Granada to Chinandegataxi
- Take the bus from Granada to Chinandegabus
3h 30m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Reserva Natural Estero Padre Ramos
- Parque Central de Chinandega
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
9 days in Nicaragua
Granada TipitapaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Granada, Nicaragua
Activities
- Horse-Drawn Carriage City Tour
- Stroll Calle La Calzada
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Managua, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Granada to Managuabus
1h 20m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Old Cathedral of Managua
- Mercado Roberto Huembes
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: León, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Managua to Leónbus
1h 45m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Museo de Arte Fundacion Ortiz-Gurdian
- Museo Ruben Dario
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Estelí, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Mercado Municipal Visit
- Galeria de Heroes y Martires
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Jinotega, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
2h 30m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- San Rafael del Norte Visit
- Jinotega Municipal Market Exploration
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Jinotega to Matagalpabus
1h 30m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Museo del Cafe Matagalpa
- Taste Local Cuisine
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Masaya, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Matagalpa to Masayabus
2h 40m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Hammock Workshop Visit
- Masaya Lakefront
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 8–9: Tipitapa, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
- Take the transfer from Masaya to Tipitapatransfer
- Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
- Take the foot from Masaya to Tipitapawalk
- Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
2h 39m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Puente de Tipitapa
- Mercado Municipal de Tipitapa
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
10 days in Nicaragua
Managua ChinandegaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Managua, Nicaragua
Activities
- Galerias Santo Domingo
- Plaza de la Revolucion
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: León, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Managua to Leónbus
1h 45m
$NaN–NaN
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
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Salto de la Estanzuela Waterfall
- Mercado Municipal Visit
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Jinotega, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
2h 30m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Jinotega Food Tasting Tour
- Jinotega Museum
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Jinotega to Matagalpabus
1h 30m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Parque Morazan
- Mercado Municipal de Matagalpa
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Masaya, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Matagalpa to Masayabus
2h 40m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Coyotepe Fortress
- El Calvario Church
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 7–8: Tipitapa, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
- Take the transfer from Masaya to Tipitapatransfer
- Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
- Take the foot from Masaya to Tipitapawalk
- Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
2h 39m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Rio Tipitapa Exploration
- Termales de Tipitapa
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Granada, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Tipitapa to Granadabus
- Take the bus from Tipitapa to Granadabus
- Take the bus from Tipitapa to Granadabus
3h 2m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Cemetery of Granada Visit
- Nicaraguan Cooking Class
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Chinandega, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Granada to Chinandegataxi
- Take the bus from Granada to Chinandegabus
3h 30m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Basilica Nuestra Senora de la Concepcion de El Viejo
- Corinto Port
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
11 days in Nicaragua
León BluefieldsItinerary navigation
Day 1: León, Nicaragua
Activities
- Central Market
- Iglesia El Calvario
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Estelí, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Padron Cigar Factory Tour
- Miraflor Natural Reserve Hike
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Jinotega, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
2h 30m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- San Rafael del Norte Visit
- Matagalpa Coffee Farm Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Jinotega to Matagalpabus
1h 30m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Museo del Cafe Matagalpa
- Casa Museo Comandante Carlos Fonseca Amador
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Masaya, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Matagalpa to Masayabus
2h 40m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Masaya Lakefront
- Masaya Volcano National Park
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Managua, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Masaya to Managuabus
40 min
See more transport optionsActivities
- National Palace of Culture
- Museo Sitio Huellas de Acahualinca
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Granada, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Managua to Granadabus
1h 20m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Cemetery of Granada Visit
- Kayaking on Lake Nicaragua
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Chinandega, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Granada to Chinandegataxi
- Take the bus from Granada to Chinandegabus
3h 30m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Local Gastronomy Experience
- Corinto Port
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 9–11: Bluefields, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Bluefieldsbus
- Take the transfer from Chinandega to Bluefieldstransfer
- Take a shuttle bus from Chinandega to Bluefields
- Take the transfer from Chinandega to Bluefieldstransfer
- Fly from Chinandega to Bluefieldsplane
- Take the taxi from Chinandega to Bluefieldstaxi
6h 20m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Discover Local Artisans
- Experience Garifuna Music
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
13 days in Nicaragua
Managua BluefieldsItinerary navigation
Day 1: Managua, Nicaragua
Activities
- Mercado Roberto Huembes
- Old Cathedral of Managua
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: León, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Managua to Leónbus
1h 45m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Museo de Arte Fundacion Ortiz-Gurdian
- Juan Venado Island Nature Reserve Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Estelí, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Horseback Riding Miraflor
- Padron Cigar Factory Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Jinotega, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
2h 30m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Jinotega Municipal Market Exploration
- Central Park Stroll
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Jinotega to Matagalpabus
1h 30m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Catedral San Pedro Apostol
- Selva Negra Estate
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Masaya, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Matagalpa to Masayabus
2h 40m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Nindiri Museum
- El Calvario Church
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 7–8: Tipitapa, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
- Take the transfer from Masaya to Tipitapatransfer
- Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
- Take the foot from Masaya to Tipitapawalk
- Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
2h 39m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Laguna de Xiloa
- Rio Tipitapa Exploration
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Granada, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Tipitapa to Granadabus
- Take the bus from Tipitapa to Granadabus
- Take the bus from Tipitapa to Granadabus
3h 2m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Convent and Museum of San Francisco
- Horse-Drawn Carriage City Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Chinandega, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Granada to Chinandegataxi
- Take the bus from Granada to Chinandegabus
3h 30m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Corinto Port
- Reserva Natural Estero Padre Ramos
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 11–13: Bluefields, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Bluefieldsbus
- Take the transfer from Chinandega to Bluefieldstransfer
- Take a shuttle bus from Chinandega to Bluefields
- Take the transfer from Chinandega to Bluefieldstransfer
- Fly from Chinandega to Bluefieldsplane
- Take the taxi from Chinandega to Bluefieldstaxi
6h 20m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Local Fishing Trip
- Moravian Church Bluefields
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
14 days in Nicaragua
León Nueva GuineaItinerary navigation
Day 1: León, Nicaragua
Activities
- Museo Ruben Dario
- Subtiava Indigenous Neighborhood Walk
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: Estelí, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Drew Estate Cigar Factory Tour
- El Jalacate Stone Carvings
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Jinotega, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
2h 30m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- El Salto Waterfall Excursion
- Coffee Plantation Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Jinotega to Matagalpabus
1h 30m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Explore Matagalpa City Center
- Mirador El Calvario
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Masaya, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Matagalpa to Masayabus
2h 40m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Nindiri Museum
- Masaya Market
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Managua, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Masaya to Managuabus
40 min
See more transport optionsActivities
- Old Cathedral of Managua
- Loma de Tiscapa
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 7: Granada, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Managua to Granadabus
1h 20m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Convent and Museum of San Francisco
- Masaya Volcano Night Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 8: Chinandega, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Granada to Chinandegataxi
- Take the bus from Granada to Chinandegabus
3h 30m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Corinto Port
- Reserva Natural Estero Padre Ramos
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 9–12: Bluefields, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Bluefieldsbus
- Take the transfer from Chinandega to Bluefieldstransfer
- Take a shuttle bus from Chinandega to Bluefields
- Take the transfer from Chinandega to Bluefieldstransfer
- Fly from Chinandega to Bluefieldsplane
- Take the taxi from Chinandega to Bluefieldstaxi
6h 20m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Bluefields Central Market
- Bluefields Waterfront Stroll
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 13–14: Nueva Guinea, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Bluefields to Nueva Guineabus
3h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Nueva Guinea Central Market
- Downtown Nueva Guinea Walk
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
16 days in Nicaragua
Managua Nueva GuineaItinerary navigation
Day 1: Managua, Nicaragua
Activities
- Chocoyero-El Brujo Natural Reserve
- Tiscapa Lagoon Natural Reserve
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 2: León, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Managua to Leónbus
1h 45m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Juan Venado Island Nature Reserve Tour
- Museo Ruben Dario
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 3: Estelí, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from León to Estelíbus
3h
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- El Jalacate Stone Carvings
- Parque Central
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 4: Jinotega, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Estelí to Jinotegabus
2h 30m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Cathedral of San Juan Visit
- Peñas Blancas Massif Hike
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 5: Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Jinotega to Matagalpabus
1h 30m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Catedral San Pedro Apostol
- Parque Morazan
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 6: Masaya, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Matagalpa to Masayabus
2h 40m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Catarina Viewpoint
- Coyotepe Fortress
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 7–8: Tipitapa, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
- Take the transfer from Masaya to Tipitapatransfer
- Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
- Take the foot from Masaya to Tipitapawalk
- Take the bus from Masaya to Tipitapabus
2h 39m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Iglesia Santiago Apostol
- Explore Local Artisan Shops
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 9: Granada, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Tipitapa to Granadabus
- Take the bus from Tipitapa to Granadabus
- Take the bus from Tipitapa to Granadabus
3h 2m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Kayaking on Lake Nicaragua
- Islets of Granada Boat Tour
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Day 10: Chinandega, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the taxi from Granada to Chinandegataxi
- Take the bus from Granada to Chinandegabus
3h 30m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Casa de Cultura Chinandega
- Marina Puesta del Sol
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 11–14: Bluefields, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Chinandega to Bluefieldsbus
- Take the transfer from Chinandega to Bluefieldstransfer
- Take a shuttle bus from Chinandega to Bluefields
- Take the transfer from Chinandega to Bluefieldstransfer
- Fly from Chinandega to Bluefieldsplane
- Take the taxi from Chinandega to Bluefieldstaxi
6h 20m
$NaN–NaN
Activities
- Bluefields Central Market
- Bluefields General Cemetery
Hotel
RecommendedHotel
Days 15–16: Nueva Guinea, Nicaragua
Distance
PopularTransport
- Take the bus from Bluefields to Nueva Guineabus
3h
See more transport optionsActivities
- Traditional Nicaraguan Food Tasting
- Riverside Relaxation
Hotel
Recommended