Central America - Nicaragua (PDF Chapter)

This is the Nicaragua chapter from Lonely Planet’s Central America guide-book.

Nicaragua offers travelers volcanic landscapes, colonial architecture, sensational beaches, re-mote, idyllic islands, wave-battered Pacific beaches and pristine forests. Few destinations have such beauty as Nicaragua, yet remain undeveloped.

• scramble to the summits for views to everywhere and beyond on lush and lovely Isla de Ometepe
• maps
• swim through crystal-clear Caribbean waters in the Corn Islands
• transport
• savor the architectural delights and spirited streets of colorful Granada
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Managua & Around, Granada & the Masaya Region, Granada & Around, Masaya, Parque Nacional Volcán Masaya, Los Pueblos Blancos, Carazo Towns, Southwestern Nicaragua, Rivas, Isla de Ometepe, Southern Pacific Coast, San Juan del Sur & Around, Tola & the Tola Beaches, León & Northwestern Nicaragua, León & Around, Co-sigüina Peninsula Beaches, Chinandega & Around, Potosí, Reserva Natural Volcán Cosigüina, Volcanoes near León, Northern Highlands, Estelí, Área Protegida Miraflor, Área Protegida Cerro Tisey-Estanzuela, Somoto, Jinotega, Matagalpa, Dipilto, Jalapa, La Dalia & Peñas Blancas, Reserva Natural Cerro Datanlí-El Diablo, Reserva Natural Cerro El Arenal, San Juan de Limay, San Ramón, Caribbean Coast, Bluefields, Pearl Lagoon & Around, Corn Islands, Bilwi (Puerto Cabezas), Miskito Keys, Waspám & the Río Coco, Río San Juan Department, San Carlos, Under-stand Nicaragua, Nicaragua Today, History, Culture, Landscape & Wildlife, Survival Guide.