2 weeks in West Nicaragua
Nicaragua itinerary
Created by:
itinerary-hub
Published on:
Sept. 14, 2020
14 days
841 km
6 steps
This 2 week round trip will start and finish in the capital of Nicaragua, Managua. It will take you past beautiful colonial towns, majestic volcanoes and relax on the beach, party or go surfing in San Juan del Sur.
Step 1: Managua
1 days recommended
Managua
Managua, the capital city of Nicaragua. is located in the central west of the country south of Lake Managua. It is often overlooked by travellers but has some interesting cultural and historical activities.
step 1: Managua
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
45 km / 27 miles
step 2: Granada
Step 2: Granada
2 days recommended
Granada
Granada is located on the shores of Lake Nicaragua. In Granada you can find multiple Spanish colonial landmarks. The city’s main plaza, is famous for its colourful Cathedral, originally dating to 1583.
step 2: Granada
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
87 km / 54 miles
step 3: Ometepe
Step 3: Ometepe
3 days recommended
Ometepe
Ometepe is an island in Lake Nicaragua, which is known for its twin volcanoes, the active Concepción Volcano in the north and the Maderas volcano in the South. There are a lot of things to do on Ometepe, including hiking one of the volcanoes, motorbiking around the island or kayaking.
step 3: Ometepe
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
48 km / 29 miles
step 4: San Juan del Sur
Step 4: San Juan del Sur
3 days recommended
San Juan del Sur
San Juan del Sur is a town on Nicaragua’s southwest coast. It’s known for its amazing beaches but mostly for its party scene. If you like to party head to San Juan del Sur for the weekend and specifically sunday when Sunday Funday happens. This party is like a bar crawl with different hostels with pools, this is a must for every party lover and is known as one of the biggest parties of Central America.
step 4: San Juan del Sur
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
215 km / 133 miles
step 5: León
Step 5: León
3 days recommended
León
León is a city in the west of the country, famous for its massive León Cathedral which combines neoclassical and baroque architecture. León has a lot to offer, there is fun nightlife, culture, history and fun activities like boarding down the Cerro Negro Volcano.
step 5: León
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
224 km / 139 miles
step 6: Somoto
Step 6: Somoto
2 days recommended
Somoto
Somoto is a quiet town in the Northern Highlands of Nicaragua. Somoto is famous for the dramatic Somoto Canyon, one of the countries most impressive natural sights. Several activities can be enjoyed here like hiking and canyoning.